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FG13 SYV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,118 mi
Last recorded25,118 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG13 SYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 25,118 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 25,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 22,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 22,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 20,362 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 18,658 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 17,430 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 16,752 miles

O/S/R tyre at 3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2019 14,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 12,208 miles

Front brake pads 5mm

vehicle has under panels fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 9,971 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 8,000 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 SYV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

FG13 SYV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is FG13 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG13 SYV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG13 SYV have outstanding finance?

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