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BU13 FJJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,452 mi
Last recorded43,452 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 FJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 43,452 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2026 43,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 36,595 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 35,149 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 34,218 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 34,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 33,202 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 27,714 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 23,737 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 23,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 18,898 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 15,716 miles

All 4 tires starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2017 14,850 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 11,569 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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BU13 FJJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU13 FJJ, 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 BU13 FJJ registered?

BU13 FJJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is BU13 FJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 FJJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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