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MT13 BNF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,220 mi
Last recorded165,220 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT13 BNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 165,220 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 147,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 128,933 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 128,921 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side & binding 30=kfg (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 113,074 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2020 113,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 88,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre appears to be stretched on to a wider rim

Offside Rear Tyre appears to be stretched on to a wider rim

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 87,941 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre appears to be stretched on to a wider rim

Offside Rear Tyre appears to be stretched on to a wider rim

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 49,406 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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MT13 BNF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BNF, 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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MT13 BNF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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