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C8 SVB

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,431 mi
Last recorded38,431 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 SVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 38,431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 51,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 34,620 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 48,995 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 30,147 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 46,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 25,138 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 43,516 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 24,059 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,257 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 20,909 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 36,316 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 36,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 19,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 34,953 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 17,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 13,929 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 10,995 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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C8 SVB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C8 SVB, 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 C8 SVB?

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What year was C8 SVB registered?

C8 SVB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is C8 SVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 SVB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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