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LJ63 THN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,245 mi
Last recorded21,245 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 THN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 21,245 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 21,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front drop link dust cover cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 19,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 18,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 18,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 16,620 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 16,620 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 15,148 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 15,148 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 14,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 12,659 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 10,216 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 8,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage

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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LJ63 THN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ63 THN, 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 LJ63 THN registered?

LJ63 THN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2013.

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