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GV62 HXU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,346 mi
Last recorded151,346 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 HXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 151,346 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 151,346 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 145,979 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Jul 2024 140,577 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 135,349 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 135,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 135,345 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 124,087 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 105,732 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 88,716 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 88,716 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,159 miles

Front Aero wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of tread on both edges - nail on outer edge - 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,103 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,629 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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GV62 HXU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GV62 HXU, 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 GV62 HXU registered?

GV62 HXU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 2013.

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