2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class · 90,702 MOT tests
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliability
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Classs fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 25 C-Class years (90,702 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz C-Classs: 24%)
- 26.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz C-Classs: 24%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 86,633
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 90,702
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 9.2% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.7%
- Brakes9.2%
- Tyres7.7%
- Lights and electrics5.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Seat belts and airbags1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.78%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.11%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.81%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.54%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.46%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.32%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.22%) · Wheel bearing slight play (4.27%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.81%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz C-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliable?
2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Classs fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 25 C-Class years (90,702 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.78% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.67% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (2.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows 86,633 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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