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FY13 MEV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

241,137 mi
Last recorded241,137 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 MEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 241,137 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 236,983 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2025 236,983 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2024 228,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 214,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2022 127,987 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2021 123,897 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 117,930 miles

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

undertray and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2019 112,296 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 105,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 92,466 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 92,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,570 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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FY13 MEV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY13 MEV, 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 FY13 MEV registered?

FY13 MEV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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The MOT history for FY13 MEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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