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DU13 GFK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,204 mi
Last recorded39,204 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU13 GFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 39,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 36,067 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 36,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 34,592 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 33,193 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 32,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2021 30,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2020 29,789 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2019 27,392 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,137 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn low on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,242 miles

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

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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 GFK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DU13 GFK, 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 GFK registered?

DU13 GFK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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