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HV13 OVP

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,975 mi
Last recorded82,975 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 82,975 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 77,252 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,148 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges & cacking / deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,765 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 57,765 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 50,824 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 46,037 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Both tyres at 3.5mm approx

Fail 17 Oct 2020 46,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Both tyres at 3.5mm approx

Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,972 miles

parking brake close to full travel when applied

Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,148 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,595 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,782 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 OVP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HV13 OVP, 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 OVP registered?

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

Is HV13 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 OVP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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