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FA57 EBS

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,939 mi
Last recorded106,939 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 EBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 106,939 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 106,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 100,982 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 100,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 96,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,845 miles

Emissions tested and met but dsm could not read the reading

Rear springs and brake lines rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2023 89,842 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective can not be opened (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended lock not working (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emissions tested and met but dsm could not read the reading

Rear springs and brake lines rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2022 80,512 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 80,512 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 72,446 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 72,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Nov 2020 71,669 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,769 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 47,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 42,233 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 33,625 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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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FA57 EBS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FA57 EBS, 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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FA57 EBS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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