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DL13 LJY

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,787 mi
Last recorded129,787 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 LJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 129,787 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 129,099 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 118,933 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 118,625 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 107,064 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 106,971 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 106,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,284 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 85,140 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 69,977 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 69,975 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 63,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,116 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,135 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 31,880 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 16,447 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 16,447 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

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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DL13 LJY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DL13 LJY, 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

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What year was DL13 LJY registered?

DL13 LJY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is DL13 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL13 LJY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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