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DEP 556

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests31 (30 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.8%

Mileage

28,346 mi
Last recorded28,346 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEP 556
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

30 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 28,346 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 53,390 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 27,043 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 48,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 26,388 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,291 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 45,289 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached Lower bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 25,547 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 44,191 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 40,784 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 24,079 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 21,002 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 19,238 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 34,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 16,636 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 31,893 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 12,751 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 30,065 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 9,774 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 27,920 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 26,925 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 25,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 24,794 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,352 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 22,512 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 19,448 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 17,500 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,143 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,075 miles

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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DEP 556 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DEP 556, 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 DEP 556 registered?

DEP 556 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is DEP 556 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEP 556 shows 31 tests with a 96.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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