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FG13 LDU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,803 mi
Last recorded128,803 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 LDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 128,803 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2025 116,917 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 106,322 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 106,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge very close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,584 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 92,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 64,199 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2019 55,507 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2019 55,448 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 worn on inner & outer edges. sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2018 43,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage

Pass 24 May 2017 34,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,580 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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FG13 LDU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FG13 LDU, 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 FG13 LDU registered?

FG13 LDU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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