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BU13 XVN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,080 mi
Last recorded103,080 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 XVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 103,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 97,300 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 97,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 93,776 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 90,005 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 86,627 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,686 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,132 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,610 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,888 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,930 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 69,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look low on inside (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look low (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,852 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 XVN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVN, 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

How do I check the history of BU13 XVN?

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What year was BU13 XVN registered?

BU13 XVN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is BU13 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 XVN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU13 XVN have outstanding finance?

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