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99 FJX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,878 mi
Last recorded106,878 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 FJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 106,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs at the bottom of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 106,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs at the bottom of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,867 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Cover onto tank loose

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 89,229 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Under body trim loose

Pass 26 Sep 2023 77,384 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 77,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 68,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 68,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 99 % worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread worn on the edges 225/45 zr 17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm tread worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,758 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,main tread 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread,main tread 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm,discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 49,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17w bud (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,232 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 39,939 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 39,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 33,884 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 27,692 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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99 FJX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 99 FJX, 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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99 FJX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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