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HJ13 PUK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,193 mi
Last recorded117,193 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 117,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light, change discs with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 107,882 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 Jun 2024 100,270 miles

Emissions too clean to register.

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 20 Jun 2024 100,270 miles

Emissions too clean to register.

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 2 Jun 2023 92,074 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 2 Jun 2023 92,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,150 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 73,280 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,324 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,480 miles

UNDERBODY TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 51,416 miles

DUE TO LOW EMMISION VALUES, NO PRINTOUT ISSUED.

UNDERBODY TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED,RESTRICTING AN INSPECTION OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,471 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

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 PUK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 HJ13 PUK, 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 PUK registered?

HJ13 PUK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is HJ13 PUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ13 PUK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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