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FH62 VYO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

129,011 mi
Last recorded129,011 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH62 VYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 129,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished - 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively large corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread - 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 122,981 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked in tread - ply/cords visible - 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked in tread - ply/cords visible - 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively large corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread - 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 118,098 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 114,170 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 95,773 miles

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 95,773 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,351 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,432 miles

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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 VYO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc 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 FH62 VYO, 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 VYO registered?

FH62 VYO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2013.

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