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HN13 XEL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,054 mi
Last recorded102,054 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN13 XEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 102,054 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 102,054 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 89,537 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 89,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner lip (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 80,858 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 75,255 miles

Door sill covers fitted

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Weld repair to wheel rim

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 69,038 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil weeping from both banks and bell housing areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,709 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 58,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TREAD BAND. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TREAD BAND. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,125 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,477 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 35,994 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,749 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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HN13 XEL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HN13 XEL, 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 HN13 XEL registered?

HN13 XEL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2013.

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