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EL12 TOP

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,537 mi
Last recorded57,537 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL12 TOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 57,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 46,207 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 34,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 22,990 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 22,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 17,755 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 15,319 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 14,494 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 12,742 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 11,858 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 8,500 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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EL12 TOP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EL12 TOP, 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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How do I check the history of EL12 TOP?

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What year was EL12 TOP registered?

EL12 TOP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is EL12 TOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL12 TOP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EL12 TOP have outstanding finance?

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