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L3 DTM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,865 mi
Last recorded92,865 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 DTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 92,865 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge, 4mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges, 4mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 92,765 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge, 4mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Edges, 4mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 82,960 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 82,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm Ball Joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 74,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake lower

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 74,633 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake lower

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 65,308 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,800 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 57,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 46,752 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 40,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 36,159 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 30,919 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 30,919 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 25,579 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 20,051 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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L3 DTM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L3 DTM, 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 L3 DTM registered?

L3 DTM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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