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FG13 LFF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,822 mi
Last recorded84,822 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 LFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 84,822 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms front bushes are worn cracking with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm worn outer edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 84,773 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms front bushes are worn cracking with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm worn outer edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 75,877 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm badly worn inner edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn inner and outer edges 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 75,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on the inner edge exposing cords on 2mm badly worn inner edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm badly worn inner edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn inner and outer edges 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 66,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 66,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 55,940 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 46,914 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 46,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,541 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,316 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 37,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,344 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn off

Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,654 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 LFF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 FG13 LFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG13 LFF registered?

FG13 LFF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is FG13 LFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 LFF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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