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BU13 ZFW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,826 mi
Last recorded140,826 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 140,826 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 135,205 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 6 Dec 2024 135,205 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Jan 2024 126,794 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 3 Jul 2023 98,376 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 78,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,769 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 64,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2022 60,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 52,185 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 45,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 41,574 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 40,202 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 40,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,057 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2017 31,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 24,024 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 ZFW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

BU13 ZFW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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