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GF62 LVY

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,442 mi
Last recorded82,442 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 LVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 82,442 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 79,856 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 79,854 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 77,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at brake pipe unions front & rear (offside/nearside) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 74,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

Fail 26 Jun 2023 74,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

Pass 30 Jun 2022 71,004 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 66,334 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,779 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,841 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 49,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45-17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,733 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 33,279 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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GF62 LVY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GF62 LVY, 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 GF62 LVY registered?

GF62 LVY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 2013.

Is GF62 LVY safe to buy?

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