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FV13 KGZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

202,238 mi
Last recorded202,238 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 KGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 202,238 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 186,220 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 185,363 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 184,682 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 170,330 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 169,708 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 154,759 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 141,290 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 141,047 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 140,906 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 140,502 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 109,013 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 108,733 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,381 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,036 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,891 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 KGZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 KGZ, 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

How do I check the history of FV13 KGZ?

You can check the full history of FV13 KGZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV13 KGZ registered?

FV13 KGZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is FV13 KGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 KGZ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV13 KGZ have outstanding finance?

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