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HV13 OWU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,965 mi
Last recorded107,965 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV13 OWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 107,965 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 28 Nov 2025 107,916 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2024 104,762 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Front daytime running lights not working

O/S/F brake pipe/hose join rusty

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2024 104,762 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Front daytime running lights not working

N/S/R brake binding slightly

O/S/F brake pipe/hose join rusty

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2023 101,725 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 99,364 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 99,364 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,383 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 95,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

small cuts to both rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,587 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 84,764 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,541 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 OWU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV13 OWU registered?

HV13 OWU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2013.

Is HV13 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV13 OWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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