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BU13 XLJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,212 mi
Last recorded86,212 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 XLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 86,212 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 82,700 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 81,280 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 77,653 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 77,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 75,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 69,818 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,548 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 63,518 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 54,147 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,700 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,736 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 XLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol 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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

BU13 XLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is BU13 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 XLJ 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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