2013 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · MB51 BUD
2013 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 95,012 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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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MB51 BUD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2022
- 95,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB51 BUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (MB51 BUD) between November 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
MB51 BUD Mileage History
- 04/11/202189,452 mi
- 27/10/202295,012 mi+5,560 mi
- 28/10/202295,012 mi
Average of roughly 5,668 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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