2013 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · PFZ 1042
2013 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 83,956 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,956 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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PFZ 1042 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
- 83,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PFZ 1042 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 (PFZ 1042) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 December 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: Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PFZ 1042 Mileage History
- 19/12/202260,098 mi
- 22/12/202366,904 mi+6,806 mi
- 22/12/202366,904 mi
- 31/12/202477,942 mi+11,038 mi
- 24/12/202583,956 mi+6,014 mi
Average of roughly 7,915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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