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LK13 PPO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,481 mi
Last recorded31,481 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 PPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 31,481 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 31,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 30,379 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 28,503 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 26,792 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 25,606 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 23,381 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 22,159 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,335 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2018 19,469 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc not a legal document ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 17,991 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,938 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 PPO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PPO, 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 PPO registered?

LK13 PPO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is LK13 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK13 PPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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