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LC13 BVL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,584 mi
Last recorded141,584 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 BVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 141,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bumper Damaged

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2026 141,584 miles

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Bumper Damaged

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 135,342 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 127,319 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 127,103 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 113,630 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 106,663 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 97,375 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 97,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very badly bald on edge 225 40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

dash message check brake pad wear

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2019 70,048 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge 225 40r18

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 58,273 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking 255 35r18

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 47,029 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside

Pass 18 May 2016 37,116 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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LC13 BVL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LC13 BVL, 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 LC13 BVL registered?

LC13 BVL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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