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FP13 EEV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,213 mi
Last recorded154,213 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 EEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 154,213 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2026 154,207 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Anti roll bar linkage (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective Anti roll bar linkage (5.3.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 145,482 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 132,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 132,474 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 132,432 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut is not fully tightened (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both /close to limit require attention (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 134,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 118,487 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both n/s more so (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 111,065 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Also clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Suspect

Fail 5 May 2022 111,065 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Also clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Suspect

Pass 4 Jun 2021 104,641 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 104,641 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 100,589 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2020 100,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Rear Arm As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 94,284 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 88,262 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))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 69,620 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 69,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 53,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FP13 EEV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 FP13 EEV, 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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FP13 EEV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2013.

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