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LM13 DZX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,479 mi
Last recorded134,479 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 DZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 134,479 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 134,479 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 118,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 118,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 111,873 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 104,781 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 97,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 90,015 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 90,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2020 85,287 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,079 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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LM13 DZX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DZX, 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 DZX registered?

LM13 DZX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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