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HJ13 VBE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,830 mi
Last recorded98,830 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 VBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 98,830 miles

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 96,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 90,847 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 86,102 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 81,788 miles

Offside Rear secondary side light inoperative

Fail 7 Jan 2023 81,788 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30ppm PTO. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear secondary side light inoperative

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,194 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 74,263 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 67,515 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,694 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,077 miles

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Pass 10 May 2016 39,901 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 VBE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

HJ13 VBE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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