2013 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · B17 OAN
2013 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 138,585 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
B17 OAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 138,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B17 OAN Mileage History
- 22/09/2023119,115 mi
- 30/10/2023119,116 mi+1 mi
- 02/11/2024131,539 mi+12,423 mi
- 04/11/2024131,539 mi
- 17/10/2025138,585 mi+7,046 mi
Average of roughly 9,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B17 OAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (B17 OAN) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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