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DK13 NMU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,720 mi
Last recorded138,720 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 NMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 138,720 miles

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 130,904 miles

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Feb 2024 123,022 miles

Engine cover fitted

Lower under covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2023 113,999 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 113,997 miles

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

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres slightly worn inner and outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,327 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,623 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,728 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 83,728 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,352 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 59,352 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

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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DK13 NMU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK13 NMU, 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 DK13 NMU registered?

DK13 NMU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is DK13 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK13 NMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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