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GY13 VHL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,391 mi
Last recorded98,391 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 98,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped outer edges, inner edge wearing smooth and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped outer edges, wearing smooth inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 98,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped outer edges, inner edge wearing smooth and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped outer edges, wearing smooth inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 91,114 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 83,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 74,952 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,275 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 67,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 58,155 miles

emissions too clean

Fail 22 Sep 2021 58,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

emissions too clean

Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,568 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 40,915 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 33,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 22,985 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 13,282 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 VHL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 GY13 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

GY13 VHL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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The MOT history for GY13 VHL 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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