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FT13 XLJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,280 mi
Last recorded142,280 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 XLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 142,280 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 1 Jun 2026 142,172 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 27 May 2025 135,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2025 135,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 127,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 120,563 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 120,465 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 112,979 miles

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

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

noise from offside rear brake when rotated

Fail 9 Jun 2022 112,979 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

noise from offside rear brake when rotated

Pass 17 Jun 2021 106,873 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 106,724 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 102,551 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,570 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 11 May 2018 81,040 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 81,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,843 miles

noise from turbo area

Pass 12 May 2016 56,898 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

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 XLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XLJ, 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 FT13 XLJ registered?

FT13 XLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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