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LJ13 XBR

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,628 mi
Last recorded57,628 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 XBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 57,628 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 54,870 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 52,371 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,343 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 48,304 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 42,331 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 35,776 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 27,427 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 26,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 25,486 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 24,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,316 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 19,349 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 XBR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol 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 LJ13 XBR, 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

How do I check the history of LJ13 XBR?

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What year was LJ13 XBR registered?

LJ13 XBR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is LJ13 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ13 XBR 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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