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FV13 EDF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,639 mi
Last recorded79,639 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 79,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 76,662 miles

Rear bottom bumper section missing

Pass 30 Oct 2023 67,232 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 61,865 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 56,600 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 51,601 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 45,791 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,139 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 44,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also split on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 31,130 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 31,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,520 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 18,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

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 EDF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

FV13 EDF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is FV13 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 EDF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 EDF have outstanding finance?

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