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LK13 PPY

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,584 mi
Last recorded142,584 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 PPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 142,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (corroded). (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 135,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 128,391 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 118,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 112,281 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,853 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 101,453 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2020 97,110 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 88,591 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 88,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,138 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,487 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 44,803 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 PPY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PPY, 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 PPY registered?

LK13 PPY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is LK13 PPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK13 PPY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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