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FH13 ZBT

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,958 mi
Last recorded68,958 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 68,958 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 64,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped On Edge, Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & Cut On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & Cut On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & Cut On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 61,261 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 56,929 miles

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2022 56,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,371 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 49,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 47,198 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner wheel rim cracked marked in yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner wheel rim cracked marked in yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,588 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 37,472 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 31,575 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 ZBT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

FH13 ZBT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is FH13 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 ZBT 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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