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DG13 VLS

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,388 mi
Last recorded69,388 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 VLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 69,388 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 66,982 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 55,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 55,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 47,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 47,330 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 46,863 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 46,863 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 37,210 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 25,496 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 25,492 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 15,990 miles

Offside Rear tyre shows signs of damage to inner and outer sidewalls.

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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DG13 VLS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG13 VLS, 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 DG13 VLS registered?

DG13 VLS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is DG13 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 VLS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG13 VLS have outstanding finance?

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