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LN13 UVC

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

226,243 mi
Last recorded226,243 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN13 UVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 226,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 210,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 210,769 miles

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

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

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 204,783 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 198,032 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 198,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 191,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STRONG ADVISE SIDEWALL CUT 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 191,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STRONG ADVISE SIDEWALL CUT 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 185,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 185,925 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 183,003 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 173,255 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads worn low

slight bind to the nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Feb 2018 165,906 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside parking brake effort lower than the near nearside

Fail 22 Feb 2018 165,895 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake pads wearing low

rear brakes noisy (Parking brake ) when turning wheels

Pass 13 Mar 2017 152,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer handbrake cable protective sheath damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,989 miles

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

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 UVC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC registered?

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

Is LN13 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN13 UVC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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