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CU13 VFF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,839 mi
Last recorded92,839 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 VFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 92,839 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 92,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 86,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 9 May 2024 78,951 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 78,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 114,326 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 114,326 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,731 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,297 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 39,307 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,505 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,303 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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CU13 VFF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CU13 VFF, 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 CU13 VFF registered?

CU13 VFF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is CU13 VFF safe to buy?

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