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BU13 XUT

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,529 mi
Last recorded106,529 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 XUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 106,529 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 106,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 104,896 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 103,163 miles

off side hand brake weak

Pass 6 Mar 2023 101,344 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 99,838 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,841 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 95,807 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 95,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,275 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,422 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,622 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 84,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,415 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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 XUT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

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

Is BU13 XUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 XUT 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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