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L11 TED

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,458 mi
Last recorded72,458 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 TED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 72,458 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 72,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,561 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 67,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,754 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 43,405 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 38,809 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 31,913 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 25,807 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 21,196 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 21,196 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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L11 TED is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L11 TED, 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 L11 TED registered?

L11 TED is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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