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EY13 XDJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,294 mi
Last recorded164,294 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY13 XDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 164,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2025 164,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 156,541 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 156,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn rear most ball joint pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 141,224 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2023 141,224 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2022 132,134 miles

under trays/plastic covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 7 Jun 2022 132,128 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays/plastic covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 25 May 2021 112,403 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 112,399 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,270 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 57,837 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 57,739 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,430 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 54,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2017 47,190 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both approaching limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,529 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 24,082 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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EY13 XDJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EY13 XDJ, 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 EY13 XDJ registered?

EY13 XDJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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