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BU13 YJB

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,027 mi
Last recorded71,027 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 YJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 71,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 63,099 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 63,082 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 62,621 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 62,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 61,993 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 61,196 miles

handbrake needs adjustment low efficiency

rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,355 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,601 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 54,713 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 50,978 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 50,978 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,308 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 YJB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol 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 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

BU13 YJB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2013.

Is BU13 YJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 YJB 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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