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A5 FVM

2013 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,588 mi
Last recorded40,588 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class53,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 40,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 33,907 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 29,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 26,368 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 26,368 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 23,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 20,513 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 17,747 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 15,794 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 15,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 14,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 11,522 miles

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders and close to limit

Pass 10 Aug 2016 9,700 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x3

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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A5 FVM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 53,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 FVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 FVM registered?

A5 FVM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is A5 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FVM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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