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HE55 BRK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,906 mi
Last recorded134,906 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE55 BRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 134,906 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 77,284 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 77,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 131,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 73,422 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 126,420 miles

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 16 May 2023 69,701 miles

Central Exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield's loose

Pass 17 Oct 2022 122,879 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 122,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction nsf head lamp level sensor (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 66,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 66,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 110,281 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 110,281 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 63,713 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded

Coil spring corroded N/S F and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 63,712 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 65% O/S lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central exhaust hanger corroded

Coil spring corroded N/S F and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre and worn ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,205 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,134 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 90,134 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,696 miles

Engine coolant level low and bottom radiator hose wet.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield slightly loose.

Wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 13 Jul 2019 57,684 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant level low and bottom radiator hose wet.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear heat shield slightly loose.

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 81,072 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,517 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 51,370 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 70,657 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,476 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 44,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 68,173 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 50,908 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,897 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape to renew

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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HE55 BRK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HE55 BRK, 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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HE55 BRK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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