Mercedes Benz C200 Executive SE CDI Bluecy A (2013)
2013 Mercedes Benz C200 Executive SE CDI Bluecy A
CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2013 Mercedes Benz C200 Executive SE CDI Bluecy A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2013 C200 CDI is a real concern: only 48.2% pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and with zero dangerous defects recorded across the 121 vehicles analysed, the issue isn't safety but persistent mechanical failures. The median CarHunch score of 50 reflects a car that's struggling to stay compliant.
At nearly 95,000 miles on average, these cars are carrying typical mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 0.64 failures per vehicle—suggesting inherent reliability weaknesses rather than just wear-and-tear. Before buying one, budget for remedial work and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the fuel system and engine bay, since repeated MOT visits indicate systemic issues that won't resolve themselves.
What to check before buying a 2013 Mercedes Benz C200 Executive SE CDI Bluecy A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Mercedes Benz C200 Executive SE CDI Bluecy A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Mercedes Benz C200 Executive SE CDI Bluecy A vehicles fall between 73,322 and 110,503 miles.
2013 Mercedes Benz C200 Executive SE CDI Bluecy A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 52 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% 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.
MOT History Averages
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