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FH13 SLV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,686 mi
Last recorded98,686 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 SLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 98,686 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 94,428 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 92,179 miles

under trays fitted at the time of testing

Pass 30 Sep 2023 82,778 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 70,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 59,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

off side front wheel/rim damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,919 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,853 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,408 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Fail 3 Jul 2017 43,408 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,363 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2016 38,363 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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 SLV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FH13 SLV, 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 FH13 SLV registered?

FH13 SLV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2013.

Is FH13 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 SLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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