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GL13 ACX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,008 mi
Last recorded126,008 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 ACX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 126,008 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 126,008 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 124,498 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 124,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding and handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 122,795 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 119,445 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 119,445 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,131 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 103,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,223 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 88,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre has worn edges

Offside Front tyre has worn edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

day running light fault, not working. Not effecting other lights.

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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GL13 ACX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GL13 ACX, 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 GL13 ACX registered?

GL13 ACX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is GL13 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 ACX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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