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J80 LML

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

87,270 mi
Last recorded87,270 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 LML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 87,270 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread in centre

Pass 11 Oct 2025 111,656 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front SIDE MIRROR CRACKED

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 111,656 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front SIDE MIRROR CRACKED

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,463 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 77,463 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 106,773 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 65,345 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Oct 2023 65,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,620 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 95,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,289 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted covering various components

Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,529 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 85,849 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,831 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 52,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,831 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,773 miles

Rear seat cover dropped to check rear seatbelts

Pass 30 Sep 2019 80,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 80,150 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))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,028 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 45,028 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 72,299 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 72,299 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,330 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 37,330 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 68,065 miles

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror repeater (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,265 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 60,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on edge and close to limit central 75%, 225/4517 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced shadow in centre of beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,588 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 21,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 50,649 miles

Front front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front nail in tyre .... deep cuts to outer side wall

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

near side off side rear tyres wearing thin

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Apr 2014 35,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,793 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,122 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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J80 LML is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 J80 LML, 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 J80 LML registered?

J80 LML is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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