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HO07 LYS

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,074 mi
Last recorded82,074 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO07 LYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 82,074 miles

Rear Pads 3/4 worn

Pass 23 May 2024 73,139 miles

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 8 Jan 2022 67,420 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 67,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,800 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 54,800 miles

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

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 52,531 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 52,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,870 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 36,805 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,826 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,731 miles

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

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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HO07 LYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HO07 LYS, 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 HO07 LYS registered?

HO07 LYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is HO07 LYS safe to buy?

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