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HV13 HCF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,726 mi
Last recorded95,726 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 HCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 95,726 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 95,673 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 95,663 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 94,254 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 94,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 86,014 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 69,515 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 63,427 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,312 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 56,200 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 4 cracks out of shape (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,381 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 45,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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 15 Jun 2017 32,119 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,809 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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HV13 HCF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol 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 HV13 HCF, 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 HCF registered?

HV13 HCF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is HV13 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 HCF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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