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FX13 LHV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

262,805 mi
Last recorded262,805 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX13 LHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 262,805 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 262,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 210,139 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 210,139 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 150,130 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 148,201 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emission to clean

Pass 24 Feb 2020 120,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

small stone chip in screen.

Fail 24 Feb 2020 120,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

small stone chip in screen.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,869 miles

Nearside Front HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED BUT BEAM PATTERN IS CORRECT

Nearside Rear CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Rear TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,724 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,297 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 52,790 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,943 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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FX13 LHV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 FX13 LHV, 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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FX13 LHV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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