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LM13 YHS

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

138,762 mi
Last recorded138,762 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 YHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 138,762 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 117,250 miles

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 117,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 90,817 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 90,817 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 64,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 64,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner and outer side walls split all around circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,345 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 54,354 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,144 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 50,144 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 46,075 miles

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

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 21 Aug 2019 46,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,024 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 38,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 30,821 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 30,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 24,970 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Jul 2016 24,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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 YHS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

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

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