CarVerify

Free Car Check

CK13 FZV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,082 mi
Last recorded173,082 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK13 FZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 173,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 171,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 157,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides- going to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad wear message showing

Fail 11 Jan 2023 157,597 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded- inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides- going to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 140,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16vr (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed abs sensor lead loose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16vr (5.2.3 (e))

both front day time running lights not working

both rear coil springs corroded

fronts and rear brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

n/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges 205/55/16vr

Fail 7 Jan 2022 140,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16vr (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed abs sensor lead loose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16vr (5.2.3 (e))

both front day time running lights not working

both rear coil springs corroded

fronts and rear brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

n/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges 205/55/16vr

Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,519 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 99,824 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,633 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,468 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,586 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CK13 FZV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CK13 FZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CK13 FZV?

You can check the full history of CK13 FZV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CK13 FZV registered?

CK13 FZV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is CK13 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK13 FZV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CK13 FZV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CK13 FZV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.