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FE12 FEE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

260,149 mi
Last recorded260,149 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 FEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 260,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 260,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 148,063 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2024 148,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2023 128,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 100,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play at N/S front wheel

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 100,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Slight play at N/S front wheel

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 66,326 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 54,977 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 42,584 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 38,985 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 34,696 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 30,174 miles

chip to top of screen

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2016 30,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge plus nail in tyre also (4.1.E.1)

chip to top of screen

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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FE12 FEE 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 FE12 FEE, 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 FE12 FEE registered?

FE12 FEE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2013.

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