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FX13 LKY

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,827 mi
Last recorded216,827 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX13 LKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 216,827 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 216,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 184,242 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 184,049 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured alloy wheel cracked on inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 153,153 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 138,939 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 138,927 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 121,624 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 121,624 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 109,814 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 108,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,560 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 88,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 LKY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY registered?

FX13 LKY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is FX13 LKY safe to buy?

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