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FY13 ZYN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,300 mi
Last recorded146,300 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 ZYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 146,300 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 146,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 137,534 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 137,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing, out of shape and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 126,087 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 126,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 111,687 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 102,962 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 102,962 miles

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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 94,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 94,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 80,557 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 80,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 66,044 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 66,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,808 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 53,808 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 41,617 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,066 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 30,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZYN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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