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L16 PDW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,926 mi
Last recorded139,926 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 PDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 139,926 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 127,907 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 114,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,375 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 84,602 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,941 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 46,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2018 46,161 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,090 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 27,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 18,934 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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L16 PDW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L16 PDW, 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 L16 PDW registered?

L16 PDW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 2013.

Is L16 PDW safe to buy?

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