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BU13 XLL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,537 mi
Last recorded71,537 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 XLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 71,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,593 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))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 65,490 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 61,321 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 58,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 48,468 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2021 48,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 33,428 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not In Or Affecting Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 31,563 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 31,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,307 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,346 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,561 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 XLL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

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

Is BU13 XLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 XLL 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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