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L3 SVH

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,796 mi
Last recorded105,796 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 SVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 105,796 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 28 May 2026 105,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 92,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre- deep cut.

Offside Front Inner tyre-deep cut.

Offside Rear Inner tyre cut.

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

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 24 May 2024 76,656 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 61,596 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 54,446 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,560 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 39,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 34,330 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 30,068 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,180 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 20,373 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 SVH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 L3 SVH, 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 SVH registered?

L3 SVH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is L3 SVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 SVH 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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