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L13 LGL

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,084 mi
Last recorded53,084 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 LGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 53,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting pushes have slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2025 48,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 48,630 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken yellow yellow white .. code (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 42,950 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2023 37,917 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 37,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 37,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,331 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 28,681 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2019 22,881 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 20,162 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 29 May 2017 19,379 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 19,371 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 17,460 miles

unable to record smoke test

Fail 28 May 2016 17,460 miles

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

unable to record smoke test

Pass 23 May 2015 16,544 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,491 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 13,722 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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L13 LGL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 L13 LGL, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L13 LGL registered?

L13 LGL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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