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FT13 XLU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

215,512 mi
Last recorded215,512 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 XLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 215,512 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 128,724 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 118,486 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 118,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jul 2023 179,263 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2023 179,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2022 168,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 152,250 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 152,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 140,239 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges strong advise

Pass 6 Jul 2019 130,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,703 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 100,026 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,866 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

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 XLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

FT13 XLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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The MOT history for FT13 XLU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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