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Mercedes Benz C250 Amg Sport + CDI Blue Cy A (2013)

194 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.2% first-time pass rate

2013 Mercedes Benz C250 Amg Sport + CDI Blue Cy A

CarHunch analysed 194 real MOT records for the 2013 Mercedes Benz C250 Amg Sport + CDI 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 C250 AMG Sport diesel has a first-time pass rate of just 57.6%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals meaningful reliability concerns for a car now over a decade old. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the issue—instead, buyers face a high chance of minor repairs needed before MOT compliance.

At 97,000–100,000 miles, these cars are showing their age without being exceptionally high-mileage for their year, yet they're averaging nearly one failure per vehicle at test time. The complete absence of recorded advisories is unusual and likely masks underlying wear that manifests as outright failures rather than warning signs, suggesting components may fail suddenly rather than fade gradually. If you're considering this model, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes diesel specialist and expect repair costs once you own it.

We have limited data for the 2013 Mercedes Benz C250 Amg Sport + CDI Blue Cy A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass
79.2%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
0%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.98
Over 4.7 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
97k
Middle half: 79k–113k
For context

These stats describe 194 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 194 vehicles — here's what to check.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 192 79.1% 0.98

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Mercedes Benz C250 Amg Sport + CDI Blue Cy A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

97,174
typical
78,894
low mileage
112,524
high mileage

Half of all 2013 Mercedes Benz C250 Amg Sport + CDI Blue Cy A vehicles fall between 78,894 and 112,524 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 78,894 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
78,894–112,524 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Mercedes Benz C250 Amg Sport + CDI Blue Cy As sit.
Over 151,907 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Mercedes Benz C250 Amg Sport + CDI Blue Cy A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 Mercedes Benz C250 Amg Sport + CDI Blue Cy As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 104 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

46 104 2017 2025

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

4.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.98
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle
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