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LK13 OZH

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,092 mi
Last recorded142,092 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 142,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replacement recommended (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended...205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Replacement recommended (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 142,092 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replacement recommended (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended...205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Replacement recommended (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 122,075 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,498 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rattle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 117,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rattle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 107,574 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 107,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 99,372 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 82,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and flaking / reduced pad contact area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper spoiler damaged

HEAVY OIL LEAK

Fail 15 Apr 2021 82,848 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and flaking / reduced pad contact area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper spoiler damaged

HEAVY OIL LEAK

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,220 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,941 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 48,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,633 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,034 miles

Offside wiper

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,340 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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LK13 OZH 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 OZH, 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 LK13 OZH registered?

LK13 OZH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is LK13 OZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK13 OZH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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