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GL13 XRV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,019 mi
Last recorded135,019 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 XRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 135,019 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 127,456 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 125,576 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 125,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 115,261 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 105,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 94,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 87,315 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 77,599 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,307 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 33,787 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 26,803 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 26,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XRV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XRV, 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 GL13 XRV registered?

GL13 XRV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is GL13 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 XRV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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