2013 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · W16 ABE
2013 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 84,825 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W16 ABE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 84,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W16 ABE 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 (W16 ABE) between September 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 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), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
W16 ABE Mileage History
- 17/09/202472,843 mi
- 20/09/202472,844 mi+1 mi
- 06/05/202573,007 mi+163 mi
- 25/04/202684,653 mi+11,646 mi
- 06/05/202684,825 mi+172 mi
Average of roughly 7,339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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