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EU13 VWL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,669 mi
Last recorded136,669 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU13 VWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 136,669 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 124,881 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 124,710 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 114,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 105,545 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 82,804 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 75,061 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 75,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,849 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 65,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,268 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on outter edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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EU13 VWL 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 75%.

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 EU13 VWL, 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 EU13 VWL registered?

EU13 VWL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is EU13 VWL safe to buy?

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