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BV13 LHM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,773 mi
Last recorded146,773 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 LHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 146,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to inspect some components

Pass 14 Aug 2023 133,309 miles

Nearside Rear Inner break disc back plate corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2022 122,058 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 111,656 miles

Rear brake disc/drum back plates corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 111,656 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc/drum back plates corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,348 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 99,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 83,246 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,359 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,587 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,472 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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BV13 LHM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV13 LHM, 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 BV13 LHM registered?

BV13 LHM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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