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EJ13 HZB

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,571 mi
Last recorded187,571 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 HZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 187,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both sides brake back plate shields deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2024 175,008 miles

all the rear suspension linkages have slight deterioration pins and bushs

Fail 20 May 2024 174,973 miles

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

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all the rear suspension linkages have slight deterioration pins and bushs

Pass 15 May 2023 160,217 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 152,813 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 152,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 144,481 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 132,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 117,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 106,017 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 91,248 miles

engine undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2017 91,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,316 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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EJ13 HZB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ13 HZB, 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 EJ13 HZB registered?

EJ13 HZB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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The MOT history for EJ13 HZB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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