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FW13 GPZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

263,154 mi
Last recorded263,154 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 GPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 263,154 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 250,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 237,920 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 227,313 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 212,837 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 185,366 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 159,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 127,083 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 127,083 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front caliper has slightly siezed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,708 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

No smoke detected.

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 GPZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FW13 GPZ, 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 FW13 GPZ registered?

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

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