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FT13 XLR

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,664 mi
Last recorded144,664 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 XLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 144,664 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 142,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 135,239 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 135,232 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 119,041 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 119,037 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 108,978 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 118,159 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 63,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XLR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

FT13 XLR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is FT13 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 XLR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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