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FL13 YWO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,348 mi
Last recorded162,348 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 YWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 162,348 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2026 162,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2025 159,096 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))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 159,094 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 157,164 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 149,145 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 142,759 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 142,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 130,832 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 130,830 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit on inner edge and slightly perished / splitting ( 225/40 R18 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ( screw )

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2020 110,665 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perished / splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 110,560 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly perished / splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,756 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 94,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges ( 225/40 R18 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,977 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 67,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 50,777 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 50,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 24,797 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 YWO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YWO, 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 YWO registered?

FL13 YWO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is FL13 YWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL13 YWO shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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