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FL13 MFX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,237 mi
Last recorded101,237 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 MFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 101,237 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 101,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 94,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 94,487 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,059 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,938 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,235 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 75,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,334 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 68,611 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 65,135 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,411 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,131 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,360 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,110 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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FL13 MFX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFX, 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 FL13 MFX registered?

FL13 MFX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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