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DX13 UCS

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,067 mi
Last recorded90,067 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX13 UCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 90,067 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 84,504 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 84,504 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 80,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 80,720 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 76,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 71,501 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 71,501 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,159 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,210 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 54,038 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 48,086 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 41,076 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2016 33,849 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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DX13 UCS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 DX13 UCS, 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

How do I check the history of DX13 UCS?

You can check the full history of DX13 UCS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX13 UCS registered?

DX13 UCS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is DX13 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX13 UCS 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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