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BU13 XVH

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,138 mi
Last recorded132,138 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 132,138 miles

Offside Rear brake back corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 122,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 30 Oct 2023 115,235 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 110,962 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2022 110,962 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2021 105,370 miles

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

slight diesel leak

Pass 3 Dec 2020 97,213 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 92,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 70,976 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,533 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 XVH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

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

Is BU13 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 XVH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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