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MR04 CLB

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

111,074 mi
Last recorded111,074 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 CLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 111,074 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2025 128,430 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake sticking on slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2024 123,461 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 98,874 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 98,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,500 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 88,487 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 122,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf osr nsf (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2022 117,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 83,626 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front/rears looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 83,626 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front/rears looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 111,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 74,906 miles

o/s rear tyre close to limit

reg light holder damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2021 74,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear tyre close to limit

reg light holder damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2020 165,190 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 68,015 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 68,014 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,852 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 92,763 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 92,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 51,502 miles

front/rear b/pads looking low

Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,618 miles

Offside Front Outer edge worn

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 39,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,336 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,361 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,757 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,793 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,372 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,896 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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MR04 CLB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 MR04 CLB, 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 MR04 CLB registered?

MR04 CLB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2013.

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