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L70 LCX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,696 mi
Last recorded115,696 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 LCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 115,696 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 110,472 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 104,792 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 104,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 96,462 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 89,164 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 89,164 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 80,370 miles

nearside/offside front tyres worn on edges

wear in front brake disc faces

Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,533 miles

wear in front brake disc faces , offside rear tail light intensity

Fail 9 Jun 2020 73,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

wear in front brake disc faces , offside rear tail light intensity

Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,736 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly perished in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly perished in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,357 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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L70 LCX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L70 LCX, 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 L70 LCX registered?

L70 LCX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is L70 LCX safe to buy?

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