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LN13 NPU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,075 mi
Last recorded96,075 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN13 NPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 96,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie-bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie-bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2026 96,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie-bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie-bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2025 91,735 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 91,734 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,382 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 87,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 84,044 miles

Both sides rear and O/S/F tyres wearing on edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2023 84,016 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2022 76,986 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 76,985 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,150 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 54,150 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 48,946 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 48,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has been run on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 41,145 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 41,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,619 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 27,513 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 21,643 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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LN13 NPU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LN13 NPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN13 NPU registered?

LN13 NPU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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