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DA13 BLK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,736 mi
Last recorded128,736 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 BLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 128,736 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 128,736 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 114,541 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 102,493 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 102,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 90,151 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 87,811 miles

LOWERED SUSPENSION WILL AFFECT HANDLING.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OIL MISTING. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 87,804 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

LOWERED SUSPENSION WILL AFFECT HANDLING.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OIL MISTING. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,231 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,180 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall deep cuts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 45,127 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

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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DA13 BLK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA13 BLK, 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 DA13 BLK registered?

DA13 BLK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is DA13 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 BLK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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