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FH13 SMU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,800 mi
Last recorded72,800 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 SMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 72,800 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 70,409 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 68,380 miles

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 24 Jan 2024 68,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front play in steering rack inner joint

all tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2023 66,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 61,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust to both front inner brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2020 58,863 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,410 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 37,574 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 37,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front worn on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,318 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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FH13 SMU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

FH13 SMU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2013.

Is FH13 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 SMU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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