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HK62 FGM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,279 mi
Last recorded172,279 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK62 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 172,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 143,741 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 136,718 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 136,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 122,716 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 122,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 108,366 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,398 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 96,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,918 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 83,918 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

park brake noisy operation

Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush debonding (ball joint facingdown) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jun 2018 64,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 45,781 miles

front brake disc worn

Pass 13 May 2016 37,193 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,780 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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HK62 FGM 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 75%.

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 HK62 FGM, 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 HK62 FGM registered?

HK62 FGM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2013.

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