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LJ13 XBV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,696 mi
Last recorded48,696 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 XBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 48,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 46,693 miles

All four suspension coil springs are starting to corrode

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (inner surfaces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 40,253 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 36,250 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 33,363 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated sticking on release (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 May 2020 30,337 miles

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 27,455 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 23,455 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 21,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 15,251 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 XBV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

LJ13 XBV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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