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ML13 HFB

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,696 mi
Last recorded150,696 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 HFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 150,696 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 150,679 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel n.s & o.s (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2025 149,851 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 149,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 149,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside & Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 142,982 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf & osf(lower back outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(front lower inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2022 135,314 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2021 127,734 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 121,625 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 118,107 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 118,098 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel x2 (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,182 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,884 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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ML13 HFB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ML13 HFB, 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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ML13 HFB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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