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C13 RFU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,833 mi
Last recorded92,833 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 RFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 92,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 89,039 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 89,036 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,201 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 81,716 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,511 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,901 miles

Front Wipers Starting to Smear

Offside Front Tyre Bald and Close to Cords

Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre Inner Sidewall Perished and Splitting

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,679 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,371 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 46,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 33,647 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C13 RFU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C13 RFU, 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 C13 RFU registered?

C13 RFU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2013.

Is C13 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 RFU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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