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DY13 DVO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,696 mi
Last recorded74,696 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 DVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 74,696 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe paint bubbling suspect corroded under the paint, just above flexi hose join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged, tyre has outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,647 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,806 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,190 miles

Both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls, N/s/f is wearing a little low on outermost edge

Both rear tyres are wearing a little low on innermost edges

Fail 6 Jul 2021 62,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls, N/s/f is wearing a little low on outermost edge

Both rear tyres are wearing a little low on innermost edges

Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,316 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,060 miles

Nearside Front tyre stepping on outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 52,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,728 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 44,728 miles

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

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

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 DVO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY13 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

DY13 DVO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is DY13 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 DVO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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