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BU13 VKT

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,106 mi
Last recorded29,106 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 VKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 29,106 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 29,106 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 28,357 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 27,691 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 26,403 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 25,635 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 25,635 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 24,677 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 24,417 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 23,206 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 22,363 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components in engine bay

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components underneath vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,128 miles

front and rear number plates cover coming off

front tyres worn on edges

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 VKT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BU13 VKT, 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 VKT registered?

BU13 VKT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is BU13 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 VKT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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