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AF13 LRY

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

185,178 mi
Last recorded185,178 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 LRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 185,178 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2026 185,178 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 162,449 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 136,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 116,082 miles

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 103,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to secondary rubber on both edges , change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 91,850 miles

Engine cover / under tray fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2020 80,789 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,290 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,140 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,136 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,792 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 LRY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AF13 LRY, 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 AF13 LRY registered?

AF13 LRY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is AF13 LRY safe to buy?

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