2013 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BL13 HSZ
2013 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 59,013 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,013 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.
BL13 HSZ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2022
- 59,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded 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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BL13 HSZ Mileage History
- 12/09/201635,025 mi
- 20/09/201741,945 mi+6,920 mi
- 05/09/201847,459 mi+5,514 mi
- 20/10/201847,830 mi+371 mi
- 31/10/201951,421 mi+3,591 mi
- 30/10/202054,800 mi+3,379 mi
- 05/04/202259,013 mi+4,213 mi
Average of roughly 4,313 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
BL13 HSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (BL13 HSZ) between September 2016 and April 2022.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 2022 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
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