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BV13 LJJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,525 mi
Last recorded133,525 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 LJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 133,525 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 133,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 123,341 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 112,524 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 109,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 109,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 94,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,263 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 71,268 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining, Cracking, Perishing (225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining, Cracking, Perishing (225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 54,113 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,672 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,833 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 LJJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BV13 LJJ, 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 LJJ registered?

BV13 LJJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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