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FV13 BYK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,418 mi
Last recorded117,418 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 BYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 117,418 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 115,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 113,872 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 112,307 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 110,629 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 109,369 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 107,663 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 105,695 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 100,978 miles

front brake discs lipped

strong advice o/s/r tyre on limit of 1.6mm

Fail 30 Mar 2017 100,973 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake discs lipped

strong advice o/s/r tyre on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,737 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 81,734 miles

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

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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FV13 BYK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 FV13 BYK, 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 FV13 BYK registered?

FV13 BYK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is FV13 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 BYK 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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