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CRE 11Y

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

66,714 mi
Last recorded66,714 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRE 11Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 66,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 63,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Wearing on inner edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 63,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn *Rear* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Wearing on inner edge* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose *Central* - Exhaust clamp corroded / snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,756 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 59,479 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,391 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 57,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,616 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 54,056 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 53,962 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,466 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 41,992 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,639 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,838 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 22,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear road wheel has been welded

Pass 4 May 2016 17,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CRE 11Y is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol 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 CRE 11Y, 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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What year was CRE 11Y registered?

CRE 11Y is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2013.

Is CRE 11Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRE 11Y 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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