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FW13 GPU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,310 mi
Last recorded150,310 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 GPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 150,310 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 146,866 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 143,807 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 143,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 140,155 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 135,652 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 132,094 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 132,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 124,875 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,627 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on both edges

Fail 12 Jun 2017 114,623 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside weak (65% difference) (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on both edges

Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,481 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 GPU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GPU, 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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FW13 GPU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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The MOT history for FW13 GPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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