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FV13 BYW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,673 mi
Last recorded209,673 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 BYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 209,673 miles

nearside parking brake lower effort than offside

Fail 20 Oct 2020 209,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside parking brake lower effort than offside

Pass 17 Apr 2019 169,848 miles

nearside rear parking brake lower effort than offside

Fail 17 Apr 2019 169,848 miles

Offside Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a))

nearside rear parking brake lower effort than offside

Pass 28 Apr 2018 141,255 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 140,653 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 20 Apr 2017 108,336 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,299 miles

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 BYW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV13 BYW, 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 FV13 BYW registered?

FV13 BYW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is FV13 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 BYW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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