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HG63 BVV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,454 mi
Last recorded139,454 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG63 BVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 139,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 225/40X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 139,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management warning light luminated on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Off side front lower rear arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 225/40X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 122,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 122,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant Level Low

Coolant Low

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 225 40 18 - worn outer nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 109,221 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning incorporated in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm worn very smooth inner edge 255/35X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 105,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge 225/40X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 105,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge 225/40X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,300 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 94,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 90,707 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

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

Offside Under Cover Hanging Down

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack Nearside Upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 85,916 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Outer Rear ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Mishapen (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 85,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Outer Rear ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Mishapen (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,814 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,131 miles

Child seat fitted unable to inspect OSR seatbelt

Pass 3 Feb 2017 42,737 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

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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HG63 BVV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG63 BVV, 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 HG63 BVV registered?

HG63 BVV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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The MOT history for HG63 BVV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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