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KM13 LBZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,005 mi
Last recorded136,005 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM13 LBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 136,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 131,929 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 131,929 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 126,462 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 121,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to all pipes at unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 121,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion to all pipes at unions (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,970 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 116,970 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 111,481 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 105,261 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 98,920 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,418 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 74,557 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 74,552 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,493 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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KM13 LBZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 KM13 LBZ, 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 KM13 LBZ registered?

KM13 LBZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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