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BU13 XVP

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,522 mi
Last recorded121,522 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 121,522 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Oct 2025 115,043 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 109,103 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 109,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 103,495 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 103,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,014 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 99,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated stiff will not release unaided (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,215 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,953 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 89,910 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,434 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,557 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,871 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,698 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 XVP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

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

Is BU13 XVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 XVP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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