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LG13 ZFS

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,456 mi
Last recorded61,456 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 ZFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 61,456 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 57,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 53,205 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both just met limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 53,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both just met limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 50,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,620 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,749 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 44,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,072 miles

Offside Front drop link arm lower bush leaking grease

Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall and outer tread pattern, 2013 age code

Nearside Rear tyre has some minor tread damage to outer tread pattern

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi join (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre very deteriorated along tread pattern and both sidewalls, 2013 age code

Pass 10 Apr 2017 19,324 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 14,889 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Fail 19 Apr 2016 14,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

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 ZFS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LG13 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

LG13 ZFS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2013.

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