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HJ13 VVA

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,446 mi
Last recorded139,446 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 139,446 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 139,446 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 128,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 117,302 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 117,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 110,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has got a cut on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 97,615 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 97,601 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 84,161 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,722 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly worn on inner edge & perishing on that edge also getting near wear bars on tread

Offside Rear tyre is perishing on inner edge & tread getting near wear bars

engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge & wearing on outer edges & also inner sidewall is splitting ( no canvas showing at time of test )

Fail 6 Aug 2020 68,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly worn on inner edge & perishing on that edge also getting near wear bars on tread

Offside Rear tyre is perishing on inner edge & tread getting near wear bars

engine covers & under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge & wearing on outer edges & also inner sidewall is splitting ( no canvas showing at time of test )

Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,357 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,469 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

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 VVA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VVA, 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 VVA registered?

HJ13 VVA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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