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FW13 AWJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,549 mi
Last recorded100,549 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 AWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 100,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Amber EML light is on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 100,538 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to subframe corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe dangerously corroded. new subframe required (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability ripped out from subframe and touching fuel tank (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 98,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake assembly noisy when rotated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2024 98,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake assembly noisy when rotated

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2023 94,132 miles

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

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

top & bottom covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2023 94,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,297 miles

front discs lipped

top & bottom covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2022 90,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs lipped

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 83,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,518 miles

brake fluid low

front brake pads worn

nearside and offside front tyres worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,390 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 62,014 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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FW13 AWJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FW13 AWJ, 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 FW13 AWJ registered?

FW13 AWJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is FW13 AWJ safe to buy?

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