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MFZ 1864

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,960 mi
Last recorded125,960 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 1864
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 125,960 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 125,960 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (both) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (both) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 114,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pad wearing down

Rear both coil spring rust

Fail 13 Mar 2024 114,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached in middle exhaust pipe clamp deteriorated and crack (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake pad wearing down

Rear both coil spring rust

Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,709 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 103,709 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,016 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 161,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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MFZ 1864 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MFZ 1864, 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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MFZ 1864 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2013.

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