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M18 MBU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,176 mi
Last recorded185,176 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 MBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 185,176 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 178,060 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 168,556 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 166,869 miles

advise under trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2022 166,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 148,815 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

Offside Front DRL half opperative

Offside Rear getting low at 3mm

both front tyres are scrubbing off inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Apr 2021 148,791 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Offside Front DRL half opperative

Offside Rear getting low at 3mm

both front tyres are scrubbing off inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2020 133,662 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 119,714 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 94,928 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 94,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,161 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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M18 MBU 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 M18 MBU, 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 M18 MBU registered?

M18 MBU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is M18 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 MBU 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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