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CU57 BMX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,819 mi
Last recorded92,819 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 BMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 92,819 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 92,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 90,700 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 90,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,655 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,596 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 85,562 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.25mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67mm ** ON THE LIMIT NOW ** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing the inner edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 76,566 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,123 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 71,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner & outer sidewalls - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 63,295 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 63,279 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall - With Weight On Wheel (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 53,838 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,159 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,301 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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CU57 BMX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU57 BMX, 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 CU57 BMX registered?

CU57 BMX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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