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HV13 HDE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,579 mi
Last recorded97,579 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 HDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 97,579 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 91,492 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 84,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2024 84,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2024 84,107 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/side, hole corroded next to suspension arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,230 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 69,438 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,899 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 56,898 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 48,416 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,255 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 34,249 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,700 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 HDE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HDE, 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 HDE registered?

HV13 HDE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is HV13 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 HDE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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