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H15 FVW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,509 mi
Last recorded132,509 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 FVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 132,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged, tread bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged, tread bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting and uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside Front ,Offside Front and Nearside Rear all distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 23 Jun 2025 120,607 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 120,567 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 102,360 miles

Both front DRL lights inop

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track arm bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 102,355 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both front DRL lights inop

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track arm bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 88,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,380 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,059 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 65,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,815 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 47,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,131 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,959 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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H15 FVW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 H15 FVW, 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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H15 FVW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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