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BT13 XYS

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,263 mi
Last recorded168,263 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 XYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 168,263 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 164,524 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 164,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 159,793 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 155,100 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 150,281 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 142,107 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 134,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 118,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,323 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 108,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 84,132 miles

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 XYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYS, 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 BT13 XYS registered?

BT13 XYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2013.

Is BT13 XYS safe to buy?

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