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EK13 LYG

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,586 mi
Last recorded89,586 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 89,586 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 80,501 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,714 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 67,999 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 67,830 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 56,409 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 56,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 45,548 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 45,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,296 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2017 42,296 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Apr 2017 41,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc lipped

Nearside Front tyre cut no cords expose

Pass 16 Apr 2016 34,156 miles

Both rear tyres have small deep cuts in treads.

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

Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output Both (1.4.A.2e)

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 LYG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

EK13 LYG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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