CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY13 UVO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,784 mi
Last recorded122,784 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY13 UVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 122,784 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

oil leak under engine area

Pass 12 Mar 2025 115,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

oil leak under engine area

Pass 27 Mar 2024 106,777 miles

Fuel tank mounting straps corroding

Multiple welding repairs to offside front, offside rear and nearside rear wheel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 26 Mar 2024 106,777 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank mounting straps corroding

Multiple welding repairs to offside front, offside rear and nearside rear wheel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 20 Mar 2023 98,453 miles

Both fuel tank retaining brackets slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Has been weld repaired. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel has multiple weld repairs.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 98,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both fuel tank retaining brackets slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Has been weld repaired. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Has multiple weld repairs.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 89,516 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever sticking on release (1.1.6 (d))

Rear brake pads worn

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front castor arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Welding repairs to offside front and offside rear wheel

Fail 9 Mar 2022 89,516 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever sticking on release (1.1.6 (d))

Rear brake pads worn

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front castor arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Welding repairs to offside front and offside rear wheel

Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,847 miles

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front castor arm bush perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 71,350 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front tyre inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 61,145 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,771 miles

Offside o/s side indicator lense cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,473 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smearing

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY13 UVO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 HY13 UVO, 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

How do I check the history of HY13 UVO?

You can check the full history of HY13 UVO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY13 UVO registered?

HY13 UVO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is HY13 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY13 UVO 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.

Does HY13 UVO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY13 UVO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.