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FX13 LFE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,496 mi
Last recorded147,496 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX13 LFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 147,496 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 147,494 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 143,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 133,880 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 133,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 132,575 miles

Front cover fitted on calipers

Rear cover fitted on the caliper

Pass 25 May 2022 119,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 May 2022 119,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2021 118,190 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 115,145 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,176 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 101,115 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 98,714 miles

front pads low

Fail 14 Apr 2017 98,714 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (255/35R18) (4.1.E.1)

front pads low

Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,598 miles

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

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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FX13 LFE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FX13 LFE, 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 FX13 LFE registered?

FX13 LFE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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