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FV13 KHU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,228 mi
Last recorded163,228 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 163,228 miles

Offside rear lamp damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 163,228 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear lamp damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 155,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 150,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 150,687 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 145,802 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 145,800 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 134,066 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 127,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 127,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 123,109 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,205 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 117,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 113,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,612 miles

both jacking blocks missing n/s

covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both jacking blocks missing n/s

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

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 KHU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KHU, 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 KHU registered?

FV13 KHU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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