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GL62 WBD

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,386 mi
Last recorded140,386 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 WBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 140,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm inside bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 134,563 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 126,655 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 126,655 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 119,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 119,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 105,870 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 105,870 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 101,844 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 84,026 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,206 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 33,780 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 24 Jan 2017 33,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 1 Feb 2016 20,740 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 20,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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GL62 WBD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL62 WBD, 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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GL62 WBD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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The MOT history for GL62 WBD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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