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FH13 MXF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,459 mi
Last recorded214,459 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 MXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 214,459 miles

BATTERY WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION TO FRICTION SURFACES (LACK OF USE?)

HANDBRAKE RELEASE LEVER BROKEN BUT FUNCTIONAL

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERSIDE COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Fail 3 Feb 2025 214,459 miles

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

BATTERY WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION TO FRICTION SURFACES (LACK OF USE?)

HANDBRAKE RELEASE LEVER BROKEN BUT FUNCTIONAL

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR AND OSR (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERSIDE COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Pass 5 Jan 2024 207,643 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 207,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 200,750 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at inner wheel arch lower slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 200,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower of lower ball joints marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower of lower ball joints marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 182,021 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 181,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 172,197 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 172,196 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 148,728 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 121,731 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 118,743 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 30 May 2017 106,425 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 106,304 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 81,518 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FH13 MXF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH13 MXF, 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 FH13 MXF registered?

FH13 MXF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is FH13 MXF safe to buy?

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