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BU13 XWC

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,296 mi
Last recorded133,296 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 133,296 miles

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2025 133,079 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2024 126,572 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 115,790 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Nov 2023 115,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 106,521 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 106,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,318 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 90,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,963 miles

1/ rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 11 Dec 2018 72,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 61,562 miles

front brake discs becoming worn

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,723 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 38,243 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 XWC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XWC, 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.

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What year was BU13 XWC registered?

BU13 XWC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is BU13 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 XWC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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