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HF63 DFE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,818 mi
Last recorded166,818 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF63 DFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 166,818 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 166,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 162,820 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 152,299 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 152,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 138,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

advise inspect parking brake

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2022 125,406 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 125,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 111,993 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 111,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 10,033 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 89,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected hand brake release not working properly (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,673 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 67,198 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,797 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear door damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2016 48,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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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HF63 DFE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HF63 DFE, 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 HF63 DFE registered?

HF63 DFE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is HF63 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF63 DFE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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