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FY13 YFG

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,808 mi
Last recorded164,808 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 YFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 164,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi-section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 164,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi-section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at lowest point and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 148,872 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 137,373 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 137,372 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 124,302 miles

centre exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2019 113,473 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 89,115 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,861 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,605 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 YFG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

FY13 YFG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is FY13 YFG safe to buy?

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