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FD13 EFJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,182 mi
Last recorded104,182 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 EFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 104,182 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,834 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 90,394 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside brake pipe swollen on coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,809 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,882 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,825 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 63,818 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 54,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 45,412 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outside edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outside edge

Pass 31 May 2017 35,999 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 May 2016 26,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (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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FD13 EFJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD13 EFJ, 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

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What year was FD13 EFJ registered?

FD13 EFJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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The MOT history for FD13 EFJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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