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5290 NE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,660 mi
Last recorded173,660 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5290 NE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 173,660 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 164,135 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 153,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 138,730 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 122,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

check wheel alignment?

nearside front tyre no tread outer edge

offside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2020 107,140 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 91,897 miles

front lower valance trims loose,nearside and offside.

hand brake low effort 17%

Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,932 miles

restricted underside inspection (under trays fitted)

Pass 3 May 2017 56,778 miles

rear brake pads worn?

Pass 23 May 2016 40,076 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,209 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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5290 NE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5290 NE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5290 NE registered?

5290 NE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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