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HV02 GAV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,212 mi
Last recorded134,212 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 GAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 134,212 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 130,063 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,656 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 117,985 miles

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

Outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 1 Feb 2022 107,366 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 106,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,001 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Poor visibility under vehicle due to multiple under trays.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

low emitter ,emissions couldnt be tested.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 80,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 67,074 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,844 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 27,427 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,062 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 20,978 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 20,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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HV02 GAV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV02 GAV, 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 HV02 GAV registered?

HV02 GAV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is HV02 GAV safe to buy?

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