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M13 FHC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,141 mi
Last recorded36,141 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 FHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 36,141 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 28,304 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 23,998 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 23,705 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 23,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 22,042 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 21,289 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 21,128 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 19,365 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 18,093 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,046 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 16,100 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,197 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 12,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 9,650 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 8,696 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 7,860 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 6,202 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 5,496 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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M13 FHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M13 FHC, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M13 FHC registered?

M13 FHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is M13 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M13 FHC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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