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ELZ 5790

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,730 mi
Last recorded94,730 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 5790
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 94,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 90,726 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2024 86,779 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 76,742 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 62,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 55,018 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,492 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 40,276 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 40,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 32,649 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 Nov 2016 25,804 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

front tyres wearing on edges..

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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ELZ 5790 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ELZ 5790, 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

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What year was ELZ 5790 registered?

ELZ 5790 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is ELZ 5790 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 5790 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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