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LM13 KTO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,976 mi
Last recorded99,976 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 99,976 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 99,976 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 82,405 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 82,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 74,492 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 72,986 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 66,430 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,278 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,543 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges and damage to outer side wall

offside front tyre worn on edges and cuts on inner side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,319 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 44,375 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,834 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 35,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,709 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 KTO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 KTO, 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 KTO registered?

LM13 KTO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is LM13 KTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 KTO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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