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M8 VSH

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,460 mi
Last recorded105,460 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 VSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 105,460 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 96,539 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 89,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 225/40X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 225/40X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 89,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front /rear lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 225/40X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 225/40X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 80,916 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,598 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 68,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front brake discs lipped and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 68,955 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Hand brake lever damage. (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front brake discs lipped and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front tyres shoulder wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 67,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,815 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 56,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

under trays, engine cove fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,060 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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M8 VSH 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M8 VSH, 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 M8 VSH registered?

M8 VSH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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