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DU13 GDF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,161 mi
Last recorded176,161 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU13 GDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 176,161 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 171,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 164,188 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 164,188 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 157,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 150,611 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake close to limits

Fail 22 Mar 2021 150,545 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake close to limits

Pass 9 Mar 2020 145,728 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 138,237 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 130,512 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 130,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,104 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 106,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,173 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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DU13 GDF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU13 GDF, 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 DU13 GDF registered?

DU13 GDF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for DU13 GDF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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