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FL13 FPP

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,112 mi
Last recorded151,112 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 FPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 151,112 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 151,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 137,916 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 137,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 120,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 104,369 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 90,520 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,689 miles

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))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge/ outer wall cut

Pass 2 Jan 2019 68,275 miles

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

slight wear to outer edge of offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2018 58,265 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,844 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 51,833 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,485 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 36,485 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FL13 FPP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL13 FPP, 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 FL13 FPP registered?

FL13 FPP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is FL13 FPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL13 FPP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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