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LM63 PHV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,843 mi
Last recorded123,843 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM63 PHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 123,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (various underside showing signs of corrosion/powdery.) [1.1.11 (c)]

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (slight noise over bumps) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (slight noise over bumps) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 30 Oct 2025 123,843 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake pedal no reserved travel. (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash. (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly release pull broken (can still operate) (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (various underside showing signs of corrosion/powdery.) [1.1.11 (c)]

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (slight noise over bumps) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (slight noise over bumps) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges close to 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 24 Oct 2024 117,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various underside showing signs of corrosion/powdery. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Fail 23 Oct 2024 117,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash. (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various underside showing signs of corrosion/powdery. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 19 Oct 2023 109,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 103,247 miles

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

shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,327 miles

shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

Fail 6 Oct 2021 97,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 93,003 miles

both front tyres slightly worn inner.

both rear tyres signs of cracking/perished.

shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play front wheel bearings.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 90,368 miles

plastic shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight free play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,880 miles

No smoke detected

Under trays fitted

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 PHV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHV, 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 PHV registered?

LM63 PHV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is LM63 PHV safe to buy?

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