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HU53 LES

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,629 mi
Last recorded123,629 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU53 LES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 123,629 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 114,851 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 114,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 103,165 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,347 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 51,424 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 35,576 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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HU53 LES is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HU53 LES, 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 HU53 LES registered?

HU53 LES is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is HU53 LES safe to buy?

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