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E8 FAL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,253 mi
Last recorded145,253 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 FAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2026 145,253 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 137,326 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2025 137,320 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured X2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 133,900 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 130,528 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 126,865 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 124,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 115,359 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 115,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,421 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,903 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,247 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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E8 FAL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E8 FAL, 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 E8 FAL registered?

E8 FAL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2013.

Is E8 FAL safe to buy?

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