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BT13 BWL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,912 mi
Last recorded89,912 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 BWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 89,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 85,804 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 85,754 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 81,542 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 81,536 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured X 2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 76,661 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 76,661 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,028 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 71,028 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,192 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,087 miles

Offside Front tyre close to limmit

Rear both rear tyres close to limmit

plastic under trays ftd

Pass 8 Dec 2018 54,795 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 54,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,095 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,870 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,250 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

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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BT13 BWL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT13 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT13 BWL registered?

BT13 BWL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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