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FM62 AZW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,861 mi
Last recorded161,861 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM62 AZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 161,861 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 161,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 143,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 143,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 123,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,017 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 116,017 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 107,182 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 107,182 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 92,740 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 92,740 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,604 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various stone chips across entire windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 65,751 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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FM62 AZW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FM62 AZW, 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 FM62 AZW registered?

FM62 AZW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2013.

Is FM62 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM62 AZW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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