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5 XA

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,519 mi
Last recorded35,519 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 XA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 35,519 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 35,519 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 47,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 34,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 46,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 33,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 45,001 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 30,319 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 43,513 miles

Drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism slow to recoil

Fail 29 Oct 2022 43,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seatbelt retracting mechanism slow to recoil

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 27,740 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 27,721 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 39,650 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 26,952 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 37,469 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 24,906 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 34,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 21,690 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 27,517 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 27,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 19,323 miles

both rear tyres bald inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2017 21,278 miles

All tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,185 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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5 XA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 5 XA, 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 5 XA registered?

5 XA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is 5 XA safe to buy?

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