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LM63 FDL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

233,945 mi
Last recorded233,945 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM63 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 233,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on inner edge and slightly worn on outer edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 233,945 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Jammed / locked (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on inner edge and slightly worn on outer edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 206,587 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 206,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 186,689 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 162,679 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 142,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 142,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 129,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 118,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 104,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 94,018 miles

Slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip rubber.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades smearing, suggest renew.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,636 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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LM63 FDL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LM63 FDL, 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 LM63 FDL registered?

LM63 FDL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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