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MT13 BJV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,238 mi
Last recorded101,238 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT13 BJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 101,238 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 100,635 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 95,653 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 89,957 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 89,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 79,678 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the inner & outer edges of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 79,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the inner & outer edges of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 79,600 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 66,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,478 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,515 miles

Nearside Front deep cut to outer side wall.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads look low and discs heavily worn

Fail 26 Jun 2017 19,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front deep cut to outer side wall.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre pressure low.

front brake pads look low and discs heavily worn

Pass 20 Jun 2016 27,076 miles

nearside rear tyre tread approx 2.3mm & worn on inner edge

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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MT13 BJV 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 71.4%.

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 MT13 BJV, 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 MT13 BJV registered?

MT13 BJV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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