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CX13 DFU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,432 mi
Last recorded92,432 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 DFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch cover not fully secure

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with damage in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

right cornering light warning on dash

Fail 4 Nov 2025 92,432 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch cover not fully secure

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with damage in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

right cornering light warning on dash

Pass 6 Nov 2024 88,229 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 88,223 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 82,988 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 81,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 73,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 73,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 53,868 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,188 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,206 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,422 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 33,405 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,650 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 25,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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CX13 DFU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol 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 CX13 DFU, 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 CX13 DFU registered?

CX13 DFU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is CX13 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX13 DFU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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