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FX13 LHJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,115 mi
Last recorded187,115 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX13 LHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 187,115 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 186,893 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 172,683 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 172,683 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 158,418 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 149,418 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 149,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 137,227 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 123,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 115,262 miles

Winter tyres fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,266 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,672 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted and under trays obscuring some items

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

n/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 3 Mar 2016 90,672 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted and under trays obscuring some items

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

n/s/r tyre nailed

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 LHJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

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

Is FX13 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX13 LHJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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