Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Mercedes Benz C180 Executive SE Blue Cy A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Mercedes Benz C180 Executive SE Blue Cy A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Mercedes Benz C180 Executive SE Blue Cy A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Mercedes Benz C180 Executive SE Blue Cy A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz C180 Executive SE Blue Cy A (2013)

Q: Is the 2013 Mercedes Benz C180 Executive SE Blue Cy A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 196 vehicles, the 2013 Mercedes Benz C180 Executive SE Blue Cy A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

196 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.1% first-time pass rate

2013 Mercedes Benz C180 Executive SE Blue Cy A

CarHunch analysed 196 real MOT records for the 2013 Mercedes Benz C180 Executive SE Blue Cy A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2013 C180 is a significant reliability concern: just 15.3% pass MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, and petrol variants achieve a 0% first-time pass rate across 160 vehicles tested. Fortunately, dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, but the systematic failure pattern suggests deep structural or mechanical issues affecting nearly all examples.

At 65,814 miles on average, these cars are low-mileage for their age, yet they're still failing at alarming rates—this points to age-related degradation rather than wear and tear. With an average of 0.25 failures per vehicle and a median CarHunch score of just 40, you should budget for multiple repairs immediately after purchase and have a trusted mechanic inspect any example thoroughly before committing.

We have limited data for the 2013 Mercedes Benz C180 Executive SE Blue Cy A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

83.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

These stats describe 196 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 196 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (82%)	160	—	0

2013 Mercedes Benz C180 Executive SE Blue Cy A — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Mercedes Benz C180 Executive SE Blue Cy As are still being driven.

Strong survival — 26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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