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EK13 LWP

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,004 mi
Last recorded190,004 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 LWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 190,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Unable to check all rear seatbelt + seats - area obstructed

Pass 4 Jun 2025 182,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2024 179,405 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 179,405 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt banana shape arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 177,381 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 172,123 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 158,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 152,196 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 152,196 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 145,590 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 145,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 138,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 135,105 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 85,746 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

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 LWP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LWP, 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 LWP registered?

EK13 LWP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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