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LM13 BXG

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,660 mi
Last recorded113,660 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 BXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 113,660 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 113,660 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 104,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear upper track arm inner bush perishing

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

Offside Rear upper track arm inner bush perishing

Fail 7 Jun 2024 104,154 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst on test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst on brake roller test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear upper track arm inner bush perishing

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

Offside Rear upper track arm inner bush perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2023 94,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear track arm bush perished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front track arm bush perished

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

Offside Rear track arm bush perishing

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake 16% on performance limit (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 94,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear track arm bush perished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front track arm bush perished

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

Offside Rear track arm bush perishing

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake 16% on performance limit (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 82,139 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 72,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 72,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,829 miles

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

Rear slight noise form rear hub x2

under trays fitted limited inspection of components

Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,730 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight smearing or judder on wiper(s

Fail 3 Jul 2018 55,730 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight smearing or judder on wiper(s

Pass 29 Apr 2017 27,124 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,815 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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LM13 BXG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LM13 BXG, 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 LM13 BXG registered?

LM13 BXG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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