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LA13 HVH

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,440 mi
Last recorded65,440 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA13 HVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 65,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2024 63,483 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 61,625 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 60,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central of treaded area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central of treaded area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 60,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central of treaded area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central of treaded area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 60,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted suspect accident damage o/s/front

Pass 27 Aug 2021 57,616 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 56,251 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 56,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 53,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,729 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,293 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut

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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LA13 HVH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LA13 HVH, 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 LA13 HVH registered?

LA13 HVH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is LA13 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA13 HVH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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