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HJ13 MLV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,503 mi
Last recorded64,503 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 MLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 64,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 61,067 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 56,712 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 52,935 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 52,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 47,691 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 36,213 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 31,796 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 27,816 miles

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

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 2 Dec 2017 23,521 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 18,113 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 16,719 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 16,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MLV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HJ13 MLV, 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 HJ13 MLV registered?

HJ13 MLV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is HJ13 MLV safe to buy?

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