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AF13 LRL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,926 mi
Last recorded126,926 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 LRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 126,926 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 121,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Aug 2024 121,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Aug 2023 107,226 miles

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Aug 2022 91,826 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 91,649 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 74,256 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,161 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 61,161 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 40,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,975 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,289 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 28,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,155 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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AF13 LRL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF13 LRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF13 LRL?

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What year was AF13 LRL registered?

AF13 LRL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is AF13 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 LRL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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