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FV13 NVC

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,869 mi
Last recorded136,869 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 NVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 136,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 136,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2024 132,471 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 128,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Wiper blade is smearing screen.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 123,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 119,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,155 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 105,493 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 97,108 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from rear brake shoes

Pass 16 May 2017 86,003 miles

stone chips in screen

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,644 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 NVC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

FV13 NVC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is FV13 NVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 NVC 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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