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BU11 TVB

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,505 mi
Last recorded116,505 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 TVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 116,505 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 116,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 106,476 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 106,452 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 99,967 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 90,099 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 81,592 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 70,499 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 75,170 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels and Offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 58,189 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels and Offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 48,445 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted and outer sills plastic covered

Pass 19 May 2017 41,234 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 34,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 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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BU11 TVB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 BU11 TVB, 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 BU11 TVB registered?

BU11 TVB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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The MOT history for BU11 TVB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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