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LM13 NDK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,685 mi
Last recorded123,685 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 123,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides will soon need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

front bomper loose but still secure

Fail 4 Apr 2026 123,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides will soon need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

front bomper loose but still secure

Pass 5 Apr 2025 111,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge will soon need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

parking brake low effort

Fail 5 Apr 2025 111,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge will soon need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

parking brake low effort

Pass 2 Apr 2024 92,254 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,408 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 64,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 51,737 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,226 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Pass 3 Aug 2019 38,072 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,620 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,844 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 NDK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NDK, 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 NDK registered?

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

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The MOT history for LM13 NDK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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