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LM13 BYS

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,574 mi
Last recorded101,574 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 BYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 101,574 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 88,143 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 83,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 82,430 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 82,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 79,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 76,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jun 2020 75,243 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 71,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 May 2018 67,122 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 63,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 59,204 miles

Front tyres worn.

Rear brake pads worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

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 BYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LM13 BYS, 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 BYS registered?

LM13 BYS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is LM13 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 BYS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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