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BR56 GGY

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,043 mi
Last recorded147,043 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR56 GGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 147,043 miles

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 16 Apr 2025 142,003 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 142,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 135,666 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 135,666 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 129,623 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 122,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 114,870 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 114,868 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2019 102,423 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,164 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 67,630 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BR56 GGY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BR56 GGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BR56 GGY registered?

BR56 GGY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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