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FR13 UYZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,904 mi
Last recorded153,904 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 UYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 153,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 143,269 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 132,503 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 132,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 120,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 112,290 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 112,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 98,206 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 98,206 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter spacings incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,555 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring components

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Sep 2016 59,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

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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FR13 UYZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FR13 UYZ, 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 FR13 UYZ registered?

FR13 UYZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2013.

Is FR13 UYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 UYZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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