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CV13 FPT

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,018 mi
Last recorded212,018 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 FPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 212,018 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 198,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexy pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 187,211 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 186,973 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S - Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 176,425 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 176,413 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 162,438 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 162,431 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 145,417 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 19 Mar 2019 123,791 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,230 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,860 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 80,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,264 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers smearing

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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CV13 FPT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV13 FPT, 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 CV13 FPT registered?

CV13 FPT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is CV13 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV13 FPT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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