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L6 WGG

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,160 mi
Last recorded109,160 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 WGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 109,160 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 97,077 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 97,059 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 85,123 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 85,123 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right off its adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 70,996 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear BOTH tyre treads low & wearing inner edges

Fail 13 Jan 2023 70,996 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear BOTH tyre treads low & wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2022 60,621 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 60,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,711 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 53,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,400 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 46,400 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 40,410 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 33,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,577 miles

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

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

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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L6 WGG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 L6 WGG, 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 L6 WGG registered?

L6 WGG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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