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LN13 NVK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,606 mi
Last recorded117,606 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN13 NVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 117,606 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 117,606 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 114,575 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 106,416 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 106,416 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 91,397 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 81,286 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 81,286 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 72,676 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 66,146 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 66,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 60,581 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 54,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 47,212 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 41,120 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 NVK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NVK, 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 LN13 NVK registered?

LN13 NVK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is LN13 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN13 NVK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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