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LL13 OTE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

207,799 mi
Last recorded207,799 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL13 OTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 207,799 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides above R/Sub Frame and at rear & rear of frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 197,215 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 183,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BUBBLED UNDER PROTECTIVE COATING (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BUBBLED UNDER PROTECTIVE COATING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 170,843 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 158,848 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear O/S/R PARKING BRAKE FLUCTUATING + N/S/R EFFORT LOW

Fail 17 May 2022 158,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear O/S/R PARKING BRAKE FLUCTUATING + N/S/R EFFORT LOW

Pass 21 May 2021 148,938 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 148,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2020 138,186 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 126,288 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 118,832 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 105,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 89,904 miles

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

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

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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LL13 OTE 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 84.6%.

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 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 LL13 OTE, 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 LL13 OTE registered?

LL13 OTE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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