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DB51 LOW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,982 mi
Last recorded49,982 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 LOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 49,982 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 49,982 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 49,980 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 48,523 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2024 47,423 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 45,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 43,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 41,175 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 37,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 34,769 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 34,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,011 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,730 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 22 Jun 2016 24,730 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DB51 LOW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DB51 LOW, 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 DB51 LOW registered?

DB51 LOW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is DB51 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB51 LOW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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