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FD13 EFK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,000 mi
Last recorded139,000 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 EFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 139,000 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 136,641 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 134,169 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 131,042 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 131,042 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 127,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on the 1.6mm limit 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 127,890 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides 'kick up' (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on the 1.6mm limit 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 114,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 100,078 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 81,127 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 56,054 miles

under-trays fit obscuring view of some items

Pass 17 May 2016 35,350 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
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FD13 EFK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EFK, 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 FD13 EFK registered?

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

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