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DY13 DTX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,562 mi
Last recorded71,562 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 DTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 71,562 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 67,005 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 67,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 59,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 50,656 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,984 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 35,969 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 35,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,662 miles

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar linkage ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 27,124 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,933 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 23,933 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,978 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,106 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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DY13 DTX 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 DY13 DTX, 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 DY13 DTX registered?

DY13 DTX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is DY13 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 DTX 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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