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LJ63 VLM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,650 mi
Last recorded114,650 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 114,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2026 114,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 106,605 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 106,605 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 99,095 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 93,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 82,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 69,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 53,683 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 53,683 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 43,639 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,596 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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LJ63 VLM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

LJ63 VLM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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