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BT62 FPJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,997 mi
Last recorded141,997 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 FPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 141,997 miles

Lower engine cover both nearside and offside is damp with oil and a bolt is missing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 133,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 133,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 121,667 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 108,711 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 108,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,455 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted in same place damage to tyre took place (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 91,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted in same place damage to tyre took place (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,903 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 50,739 miles

o/s/f tyre has splits too inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,514 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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BT62 FPJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT62 FPJ, 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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What year was BT62 FPJ registered?

BT62 FPJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2013.

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