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LF13 EWT

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,016 mi
Last recorded84,016 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 EWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 84,016 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 80,501 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 72,611 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 67,453 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlight lens broken and loose but secure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 62,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlight lens broken and loose but secure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,933 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 57,932 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,340 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 44,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2017 30,840 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both headlamp washers (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2016 23,097 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 23,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LF13 EWT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LF13 EWT, 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 LF13 EWT registered?

LF13 EWT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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