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FD13 FSN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,389 mi
Last recorded118,389 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 FSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 118,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 118,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 110,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 101,177 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 101,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,539 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside front daytime running lamp damaged and not working

Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,302 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 54,012 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 40,089 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 40,082 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,838 miles

Nearside Front Deep cut in tyre sidewall

Pass 6 May 2016 21,996 miles

Nearside rear tyre has 2 punctures not repairable

Slight perishing cracking on nearside front tyre

Fail 6 May 2016 21,996 miles

Nearside rear tyre has 2 punctures not repairable

Slight perishing cracking on nearside front tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (8.2.2)

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 FSN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 FD13 FSN, 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 FSN registered?

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

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