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FT13 SYA

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,635 mi
Last recorded71,635 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 SYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 71,635 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 71,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 65,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slice in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 58,219 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

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 18 Feb 2023 54,780 miles

Under vehicle covers obscuring view of some items

Fail 18 Feb 2023 54,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under vehicle covers obscuring view of some items

Pass 2 Feb 2022 46,220 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 46,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 45,344 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 40,893 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 31,527 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 26,907 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 19,944 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 16,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 11,856 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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FT13 SYA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT13 SYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT13 SYA registered?

FT13 SYA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is FT13 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 SYA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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