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LM13 PZF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,509 mi
Last recorded95,509 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2026 95,509 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 91,938 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 85,756 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 85,732 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2023 78,670 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 78,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm bush has de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm has a perished bush but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,742 miles

Engine cover fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front

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

Under-trays fitted

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 74,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine cover fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front

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

Under-trays fitted

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 65,656 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2021 65,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,249 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing / aged cracking

Under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 53,725 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 53,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine cover fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,493 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Rear pads wearing low

Slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Under-trays fitted

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,704 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under vehicle plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 31,355 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 PZF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PZF, 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 PZF registered?

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

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