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BU13 GYK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,668 mi
Last recorded127,668 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 GYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 127,668 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 119,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 112,144 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 109,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,519 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 105,515 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,935 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,581 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 93,581 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 79,642 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GYK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GYK, 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 BU13 GYK registered?

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

Is BU13 GYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 GYK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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