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C23 GPC

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,078 mi
Last recorded131,078 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 GPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 131,078 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 122,734 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 120,783 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 118,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 113,220 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,878 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 96,084 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 81,189 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 81,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,227 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Dec 2018 60,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2017 42,144 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH , on 1.6 - 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 25,968 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 25,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,983 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 24,983 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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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C23 GPC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C23 GPC, 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

How do I check the history of C23 GPC?

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What year was C23 GPC registered?

C23 GPC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2013.

Is C23 GPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 GPC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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