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CV13 GXJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,469 mi
Last recorded113,469 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 GXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 113,469 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 103,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides [outer edges] front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside [inner edge] rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 103,338 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides [inner] front *suspect on 1.5mm limit aprox* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides [outer edges] front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside [inner edge] rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 94,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both [inner] front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 94,395 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both [inner] front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,731 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 85,731 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 75,438 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,729 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 63,990 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 58,287 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,589 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 27 Mar 2018 52,474 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,102 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,200 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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CV13 GXJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV13 GXJ, 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 CV13 GXJ registered?

CV13 GXJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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