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TW08 MCE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,211 mi
Last recorded162,211 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW08 MCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 162,211 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2026 170,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 153,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 154,515 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 142,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 148,214 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 5 Oct 2023 130,771 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 130,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 134,655 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,885 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 121,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 112,833 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 112,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 106,369 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 103,261 miles

Offside Front Brake rod worn but not seriously weakened slight play (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,067 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 97,549 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 97,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,672 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 73,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected backing plate adrift (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 82,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,734 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,193 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 70,736 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,454 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 37,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,515 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,153 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,774 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,918 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,971 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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TW08 MCE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TW08 MCE, 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 TW08 MCE registered?

TW08 MCE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is TW08 MCE safe to buy?

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