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LM13 ECJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,525 mi
Last recorded127,525 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 127,525 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2026 127,522 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 119,657 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 119,652 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 111,165 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 106,582 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 106,579 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 103,319 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 103,315 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 99,115 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,479 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 95,476 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,775 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,205 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,500 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 76,517 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,081 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 66,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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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LM13 ECJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ECJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM13 ECJ registered?

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

Is LM13 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 ECJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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