2013 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DV13 DDK
2013 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 135,326 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV13 DDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 135,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV13 DDK 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 (DV13 DDK) between December 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 (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
DV13 DDK Mileage History
- 13/12/2023122,065 mi
- 16/12/2023122,065 mi
- 06/12/2024131,456 mi+9,391 mi
- 15/10/2025135,312 mi+3,856 mi
- 17/10/2025135,326 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 7,187 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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