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DE13 BMU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,606 mi
Last recorded29,606 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 BMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 29,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 22,754 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 22,039 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 21,802 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 20,499 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 19,039 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 19,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 17,903 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 17,013 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 17,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 14,939 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight tread separation

Offside Front tyre has slight tread separation

Offside Rear tyre has slight tread separation

Pass 22 Mar 2018 12,868 miles

tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 5 Apr 2017 10,868 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack.

Offside Front tyre starting to crack.

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 8,128 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 8,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DE13 BMU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE13 BMU, 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 DE13 BMU registered?

DE13 BMU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2013.

Is DE13 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 BMU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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