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BU13 NYO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,194 mi
Last recorded110,194 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 NYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 110,194 miles

Central Exhaust clamp poor

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 110,120 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust clamp poor

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 92,298 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 92,298 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2021 83,669 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,910 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2020 78,682 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,290 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel repaired/welded in 4 places

Pass 30 Mar 2018 61,613 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,033 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,950 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 NYO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NYO, 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 NYO registered?

BU13 NYO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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