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DA13 XAT

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,705 mi
Last recorded148,705 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 XAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 148,705 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 131,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 112,992 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 15 Mar 2021 152,767 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 152,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,506 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 79,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 62,012 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 62,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear tyre very low tread

Pass 13 Mar 2018 49,969 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 29,502 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XAT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 XAT, 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 DA13 XAT registered?

DA13 XAT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is DA13 XAT safe to buy?

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