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LK13 OVZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,498 mi
Last recorded183,498 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 OVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 183,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear all worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 183,479 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 174,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 174,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 164,780 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 164,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge has cut deep enough to see cords slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe join from mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 148,038 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 129,755 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 129,755 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge wearing out of shape 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 111,445 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 111,371 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Hand brake pedal sticking not releasing correctly (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,711 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 77,027 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 58,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs ridged (3.5.1i)

Rear park brake minimum performance only just met

Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,147 miles

advise all tyres , tread wearing unevenly

advise both front tyres , outer side walls damaged

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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LK13 OVZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LK13 OVZ, 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 LK13 OVZ registered?

LK13 OVZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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