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HV55 ALL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,163 mi
Last recorded120,163 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 ALL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 120,163 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 111,355 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 103,699 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre box exhaust clamp broken but connected (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 103,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread below min (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre box exhaust clamp broken but connected (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 95,123 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 95,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple very deep splits to both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 88,925 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 88,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both dips were too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 81,393 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 81,385 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,582 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,582 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,835 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 68,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,548 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 58,916 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,528 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Windscreen slightly damaged but not in drivers view

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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HV55 ALL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV55 ALL, 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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HV55 ALL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2013.

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