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PE05 PAR

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests35 (30 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,905 mi
Last recorded50,905 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 PAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

30 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 50,905 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 86,417 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2025 48,566 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 83,081 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 25 Sep 2024 83,038 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2024 43,929 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 79,522 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 79,522 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,033 miles

Coolant leak

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in Treaded Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 75,706 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 35,499 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 74,477 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,435 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,884 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 27,089 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 25,935 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,592 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 22,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 22,209 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,048 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 18,445 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 71,755 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 71,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 17,592 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 17,592 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 17,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,210 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,503 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,012 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,546 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,129 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,615 miles

Nearside Front 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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PE05 PAR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PE05 PAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE05 PAR registered?

PE05 PAR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is PE05 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 PAR shows 35 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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