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EK13 LWG

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,338 mi
Last recorded128,338 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 LWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 128,338 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bonnet damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 118,566 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 106,777 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 106,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 96,444 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 96,444 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 81,631 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 81,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,768 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine noise

Fail 2 Nov 2020 72,768 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine noise

Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,482 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 55,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,672 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 44,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,069 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,892 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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EK13 LWG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK13 LWG, 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 EK13 LWG registered?

EK13 LWG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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