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LG13 VLN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,375 mi
Last recorded113,375 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 VLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 113,375 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 104,394 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 104,351 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 95,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 93,444 miles

Covers fitted that mask testable items

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 89,960 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,319 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 79,260 miles

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,106 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,276 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,759 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 47,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,322 miles

Front disc lipped

Nearside Rear outer sidewall cut

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall 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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LG13 VLN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LG13 VLN, 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 LG13 VLN registered?

LG13 VLN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is LG13 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 VLN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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