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FH62 BXM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,196 mi
Last recorded140,196 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH62 BXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 140,196 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 125,605 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 111,819 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 111,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 88,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 88,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 81,296 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 73,144 miles

Lower Under trays fitted front to rear, some test items not fully seen

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch liner damaged

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2020 73,139 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 plate and will need to be retested under same plate 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Suspect mechanism inside lamp unit (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Under trays fitted front to rear, some test items not fully seen

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch liner damaged

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2019 67,607 miles

Lower under trays fitted

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

Fail 15 Sep 2019 67,606 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Lower under trays fitted

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,471 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 60,471 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 47,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Nail in tyre

cut in offside front tyre sidewall not to cords

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2016 37,114 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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FH62 BXM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 FH62 BXM, 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 FH62 BXM registered?

FH62 BXM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2013.

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