2013 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AV13 ABX
2013 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 101,919 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,919 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.
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AV13 ABX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 101,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AV13 ABX Mileage History
- 07/10/202286,518 mi
- 13/10/202389,877 mi+3,359 mi
- 15/10/202495,822 mi+5,945 mi
- 16/10/2025101,915 mi+6,093 mi
- 13/11/2025101,919 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,964 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV13 ABX MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (AV13 ABX) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Sub-frame fractured rear lower control arm has detached from sub frame due to corrosion dangerous to drive ”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf rear control arm ball joint excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf front lower control arm bush excessive movement (5.”.
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