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HG63 BYS

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,419 mi
Last recorded167,419 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG63 BYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 167,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 158,934 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 158,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 143,574 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,725 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 129,719 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,555 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 105,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 88,835 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,400 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2017 68,987 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,386 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70-75% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG63 BYS, 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 BYS registered?

HG63 BYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2013.

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