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FV13 BYN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

263,201 mi
Last recorded263,201 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 BYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 263,201 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 251,944 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 240,380 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all-round worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 240,380 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs all-round worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible Spare correct one fitted and torqued (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 223,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 210,136 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 192,842 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 168,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 145,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 119,094 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside steering rack arm inner joint has slight pay

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 BYN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BYN, 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 BYN registered?

FV13 BYN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is FV13 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 BYN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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