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H5 TLJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,199 mi
Last recorded32,199 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 TLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 32,199 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 31,616 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 30,904 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 26,530 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,057 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 19,570 miles

Front brakes are noisy

Fail 13 Apr 2018 19,570 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brakes are noisy

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn companion plate split ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 17,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 13,564 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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H5 TLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H5 TLJ, 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 H5 TLJ registered?

H5 TLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is H5 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 TLJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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