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GY13 UTJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,627 mi
Last recorded124,627 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 UTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 124,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 118,958 miles

Front front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2024 118,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 103,479 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 99,923 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 94,282 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 94,282 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 81,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 61,844 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 61,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 47,109 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 33,139 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,927 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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GY13 UTJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 GY13 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

GY13 UTJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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