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GY13 GKA

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,332 mi
Last recorded124,332 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 GKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 124,332 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 124,331 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 116,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 116,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 111,672 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres wearing shoulders - 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 106,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads are worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 100,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 92,747 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 87,500 miles

Rear tyres at 3mm

Fail 14 May 2020 87,500 miles

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

Rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 6 Jun 2019 82,560 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 82,546 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,521 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,482 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 49,903 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,106 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn down to legal limit

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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GY13 GKA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY13 GKA, 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 GY13 GKA registered?

GY13 GKA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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