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DC04 BAZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,188 mi
Last recorded125,188 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 BAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 125,188 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2025 125,030 miles

Offside Rear Lower Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2024 73,008 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most rear ball joint. Very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 71,067 miles

brake pedal has excessive travel but not going to floor

Fail 30 May 2023 71,067 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible through damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal has excessive travel but not going to floor

Fail 15 May 2023 71,051 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,157 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 93,212 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 93,212 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,213 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has very slight play (adjustment req)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has very slight play (adjustment req)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Fail 7 Aug 2017 84,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,489 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 69,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DC04 BAZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DC04 BAZ, 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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DC04 BAZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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