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BU13 XSJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,516 mi
Last recorded89,516 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 XSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 89,516 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 86,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,144 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 81,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 81,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 76,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 76,603 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))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 72,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all valve stems cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 72,078 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring for caliper missing osr (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all valve stems cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 21,366 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 XSJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

BU13 XSJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is BU13 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 XSJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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