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GC51 VES

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,110 mi
Last recorded78,110 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC51 VES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 78,110 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2024 73,635 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 68,731 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 65,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 59,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,723 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted small buckle out of shape (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 47,188 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 47,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 40,418 miles

Both front tyre has inner and outer wear, outer wall damage

Pass 26 May 2017 32,634 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 24,917 miles

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

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

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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GC51 VES 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 90.9%.

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 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 GC51 VES, 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

How do I check the history of GC51 VES?

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What year was GC51 VES registered?

GC51 VES is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is GC51 VES safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC51 VES shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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