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DC02 LOV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,506 mi
Last recorded94,506 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 LOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 94,506 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 89,799 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 85,448 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 81,284 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 77,316 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,429 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,930 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 66,927 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,245 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 58,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 49,546 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 32,677 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 24,245 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 24,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DC02 LOV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC02 LOV, 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 DC02 LOV registered?

DC02 LOV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2013.

Is DC02 LOV safe to buy?

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