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FY13 SXJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,176 mi
Last recorded109,176 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 SXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 109,176 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and/or engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2026 106,581 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and/or engine covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both foremost arms, inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 97,427 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to flexi's corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 97,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked pump filter or weak pump (3.5 (a))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to flexi's corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 89,547 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,207 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 82,204 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 76,125 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 67,124 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 57,374 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 52,503 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 52,487 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 3 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,867 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 40,992 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 26 May 2016 35,543 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 SXJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY13 SXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY13 SXJ registered?

FY13 SXJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is FY13 SXJ safe to buy?

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