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L29 HRT

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,145 mi
Last recorded147,145 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 HRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 147,145 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 147,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 138,853 miles

(Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

(Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear (Manufactures suspension component covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

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

Offside Rear (Manufactures suspension component covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 138,853 miles

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

(Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

(Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear (Manufactures suspension component covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

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

Offside Rear (Manufactures suspension component covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 138,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop shaft doughnut starting to cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 131,246 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Rear lower suspension arms.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 121,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 121,138 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

mist of oil sump area

Pass 16 Dec 2021 117,252 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,946 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,418 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,033 miles

Offside Front brake pad anti rattle clip missing

Fail 6 Apr 2018 75,029 miles

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

Offside Front brake pad anti rattle clip missing

Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,132 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,214 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 35,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L29 HRT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L29 HRT, 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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L29 HRT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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