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FV13 NVJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,180 mi
Last recorded160,180 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 160,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 160,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm ( bottom ) ball joint excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut too cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 147,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 133,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 119,114 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake weak.

Pass 22 Jan 2022 105,902 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 88,645 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 75,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge and starting to perish. 2015. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 62,161 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing smooth on the outer edges.

Pass 20 Jan 2018 48,808 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 38,290 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 26,222 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 NVJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

FV13 NVJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is FV13 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 NVJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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