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EE12 LYE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,504 mi
Last recorded79,504 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE12 LYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 79,504 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tail lamp damaged (still functioning as intended)

Pass 30 Jan 2025 72,365 miles

Offside Rear tail lamp damaged but fully operative

Fail 6 Jan 2025 72,320 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake light lens damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,164 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 51,064 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 41,137 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Lamp unit damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,177 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 33,164 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 31,090 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 27,363 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 23,973 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 19,452 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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EE12 LYE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EE12 LYE, 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 EE12 LYE registered?

EE12 LYE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is EE12 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EE12 LYE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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