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C18 ASM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,982 mi
Last recorded120,982 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 ASM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 120,982 miles

Nearside Front Alloy Welded

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 177,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 176,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 111,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 173,385 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 99,957 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 99,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 168,680 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front lower arms rear bushes slight perishing

front and rear suspension components corroding

rear subframe corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,007 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 90,004 miles

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 163,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 153,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases getting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 62,447 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm + (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in n.s.r outer sidewall and o.s.r inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 62,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also blade held on with tape and wiper arm out of adjustment (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm + (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in n.s.r outer sidewall and o.s.r inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 145,215 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 136,036 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 36,169 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 135,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2018 33,914 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 127,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 127,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface.!! (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,350 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,093 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 22,463 miles

front tyres wearing very edges

Pass 8 Apr 2016 113,608 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 113,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 103,385 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 89,658 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 89,658 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,584 miles

n/s/f brake backplate slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,492 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,506 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 44,506 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,583 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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C18 ASM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 C18 ASM, 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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C18 ASM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2013.

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