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HJ13 DHF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

234,768 mi
Last recorded234,768 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 DHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 234,768 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 224,860 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 220,312 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 218,983 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 204,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on both outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 204,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on both outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 178,911 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 178,909 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 159,544 miles

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

Stonechip in windscreen.

Fail 14 Sep 2020 159,529 miles

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

N/S door mirror damaged.

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

Stonechip in windscreen.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 127,086 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,731 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on the inside edges

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Wiper blade deteriorated/smeary

Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,927 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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HJ13 DHF 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 78.6%.

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 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 HJ13 DHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ13 DHF registered?

HJ13 DHF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for HJ13 DHF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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