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LL13 OTW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,567 mi
Last recorded98,567 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL13 OTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 98,567 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 98,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 91,604 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 90,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2024 84,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 84,433 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 74,571 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 65,014 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,929 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 62,929 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 54,853 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 47,363 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 41,524 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 34,314 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 34,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 OTW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LL13 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

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

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