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M26 BLJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,349 mi
Last recorded137,349 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 137,349 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 117,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,477 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 95,638 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 95,597 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 85,720 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,080 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 74,079 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side brake binding (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,358 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,262 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2019 62,241 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2018 50,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 27,800 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front wearing on edge

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

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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M26 BLJ 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 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 M26 BLJ, 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 M26 BLJ registered?

M26 BLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2013.

Is M26 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 BLJ 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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