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LJ63 VMU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,640 mi
Last recorded100,640 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 100,640 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 100,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 89,817 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 89,816 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 89,816 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 85,935 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 80,770 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 80,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall split / cut .No cords evident. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 76,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall split / cut .No cords evident. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 72,198 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 69,007 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 68,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 61,555 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,769 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,642 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,772 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 VMU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

LJ63 VMU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2013.

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