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FD13 FSO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,500 mi
Last recorded171,500 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 171,500 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 171,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 162,584 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 162,577 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear 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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 150,100 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 149,992 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2023 133,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 111,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2022 111,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 97,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAY COVER FITTED

Pass 11 Apr 2020 88,502 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres have sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 81,632 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,635 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 71,635 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,238 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FSO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

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

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