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HA05 GEM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,932 mi
Last recorded79,932 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA05 GEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 79,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 70,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 70,092 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 68,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords chunk on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 64,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (245x40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,645 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 44,953 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 40,464 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 40,464 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (245x40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 35,395 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,015 miles

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

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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HA05 GEM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HA05 GEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HA05 GEM registered?

HA05 GEM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is HA05 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HA05 GEM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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