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LL13 XUZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,662 mi
Last recorded148,662 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL13 XUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 148,662 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 141,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front discs lipped

Fail 17 Jul 2025 141,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front discs lipped

Pass 9 Jul 2024 123,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 99,073 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 99,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 69,855 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 69,309 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 59,876 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

under tray/cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Fail 26 Jun 2019 59,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged worn at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 perishing (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

under tray/cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 28 May 2018 44,795 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 44,795 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 38,054 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 29,420 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 29,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XUZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LL13 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

LL13 XUZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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