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FR63 DDD

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,463 mi
Last recorded149,463 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR63 DDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 149,463 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 149,461 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (tyres not fully checked) (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 133,584 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 117,940 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 103,727 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 103,725 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 88,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 73,777 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 57,201 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 49,826 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 49,825 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,894 miles

Nearside mirror slightly damaged, not affecting view

Fail 3 Jan 2018 40,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside mirror slightly damaged, not affecting view

Pass 5 Jan 2017 31,449 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 30,929 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FR63 DDD 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 73.3%.

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 FR63 DDD, 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 FR63 DDD registered?

FR63 DDD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2013.

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