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HE04 GUE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,232 mi
Last recorded94,232 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE04 GUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 94,232 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 90,155 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 90,150 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2024 85,043 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 74,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 67,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 64,464 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 64,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 59,270 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged COVER MISSING. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NAILS IN TYRE X2. ()

PARKING BRAKE RELEASE LEVER DAMAGED.

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE AROUND VEHICLE.

Fail 25 Jan 2019 89,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged COVER MISSING. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NAILS IN TYRE X2. ()

PARKING BRAKE RELEASE LEVER DAMAGED.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WEAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE AROUND VEHICLE.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 85,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR LIPPED. (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 48,203 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 43,735 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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HE04 GUE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HE04 GUE, 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 HE04 GUE registered?

HE04 GUE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is HE04 GUE safe to buy?

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