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DAZ 299

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,392 mi
Last recorded116,392 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 299
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 116,392 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 108,211 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 108,211 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated both brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated both brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 107,762 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 106,790 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 106,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 106,093 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 106,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,882 miles

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

emissions to low to register

Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,456 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,116 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 99,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,777 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 89,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,352 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,764 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 55,764 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DAZ 299 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DAZ 299, 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 DAZ 299 registered?

DAZ 299 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is DAZ 299 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAZ 299 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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