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BU13 XPO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,879 mi
Last recorded225,879 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 225,879 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 203,317 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 203,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 172,471 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 172,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 147,954 miles

near side rear brake bind slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2020 138,114 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 138,113 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side performance poor (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn close on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn close on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 94,532 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,303 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 84,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,038 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XPO 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 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 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

BU13 XPO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is BU13 XPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 XPO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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