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BV13 UYN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,330 mi
Last recorded141,330 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 UYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 141,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both case (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 132,414 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release lever (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 132,414 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Lower under trays fitted

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release lever (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 132,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 126,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened under trays fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 112,772 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Apr 2022 112,772 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 May 2020 86,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

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

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

covers and trays obscuring components

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,816 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 27,378 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,785 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has welded repair but ok for MOT

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge bald. advise new asap

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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BV13 UYN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV13 UYN, 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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BV13 UYN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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