MOT Status
ValidMileage
162,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values plate value 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake performance not tested front and rear brakes worn below 1.5mm risk of further damage (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear slight damage to lamp lens
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear slight damage to lamp lens
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
both front tyres worn very close to limit, bold inner edges
nearside rear light lens damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY13 VPD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VPD, 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 VPD registered?
FY13 VPD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2013.
Is FY13 VPD safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY13 VPD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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