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HV13 EZC

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,503 mi
Last recorded114,503 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 EZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 114,503 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

small chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2026 114,502 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2025 101,615 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 101,615 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 85,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 69,133 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 65,386 miles

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

noise from o/s/r brake when turning wheel

Fail 16 Jun 2022 65,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

noise from o/s/r brake when turning wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 53,915 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 53,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,501 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,179 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,924 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 29 Apr 2016 21,466 miles

altered internal headlamp adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

brake fluid level between min/max

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Apr 2016 21,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

altered internal headlamp adjuster to recheck headlamp aim

brake fluid level between min/max

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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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HV13 EZC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HV13 EZC, 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 HV13 EZC registered?

HV13 EZC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is HV13 EZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 EZC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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