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MB52 BEV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,328 mi
Last recorded88,328 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB52 BEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 88,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated *STRONG ADVISE * (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 83,799 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 79,578 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 75,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 70,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Oct 2020 57,637 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 56,216 miles

Central plastic undertrays fitted to underside preventing full inspection of some testable items, also o/s undertray is damaged

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 56,216 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated unable to release (1.1.6 (d))

Central plastic undertrays fitted to underside preventing full inspection of some testable items, also o/s undertray is damaged

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 49,460 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 41,920 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 32,706 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 28,025 miles

engine covered/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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MB52 BEV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MB52 BEV, 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 MB52 BEV registered?

MB52 BEV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2013.

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