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LM13 YKN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,892 mi
Last recorded91,892 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 91,892 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 89,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 89,624 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F Lower Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 87,804 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,097 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 83,455 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 73,033 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,573 miles

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

Nearside Front cracking between the tread

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,471 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 50,799 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,596 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 YKN 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 92.3%.

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 YKN, 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 YKN registered?

LM13 YKN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2013.

Is LM13 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 YKN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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