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LB13 MPX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

170,568 mi
Last recorded170,568 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 MPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 170,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2025 159,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 148,117 miles

Nearside Front position light flickering

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 147,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front position light flickering

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 137,756 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover perished

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 110,720 miles

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

Some damage to n/s/f tyre side wall.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 98,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,683 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,979 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,672 miles

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 32,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Attention required very soon. (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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LB13 MPX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LB13 MPX, 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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LB13 MPX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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