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MT13 BNU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,969 mi
Last recorded115,969 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT13 BNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 115,969 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Day time running lamp not working.

Fail 28 Jul 2026 115,968 miles

Service brake excessively binding Nearside & Offside rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Day time running lamp not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Nearside & offside rear. (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 110,247 miles

Exhaust Flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 110,247 miles

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

Exhaust Flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 104,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 99,180 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 92,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,058 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,615 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 46,600 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 31,193 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,014 miles

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

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

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 BNU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT13 BNU, 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 BNU registered?

MT13 BNU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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