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L31 DAW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,475 mi
Last recorded99,475 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 DAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 99,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 95,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/side front tyre worn out side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/side front tyre worn out side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,564 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 88,464 miles

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

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

coolant low

Pass 12 Feb 2022 79,566 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 76,173 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,205 miles

Front tyre tread wearing inner outer tread

Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,046 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 18 Oct 2018 60,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,344 miles

under trays and engines covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,341 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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L31 DAW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 L31 DAW, 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 L31 DAW registered?

L31 DAW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is L31 DAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 DAW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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