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LJ13 LJE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,445 mi
Last recorded29,445 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 LJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 29,445 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 27,576 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 26,277 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 25,066 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 23,775 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 22,908 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 22,169 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 22,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 19,389 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,842 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2017 13,643 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 13,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 9,387 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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LJ13 LJE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LJ13 LJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ13 LJE registered?

LJ13 LJE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2013.

Is LJ13 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ13 LJE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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