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LN13 UVO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,603 mi
Last recorded107,603 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN13 UVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 107,603 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 107,586 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 101,896 miles

front and rear brake pads are getting low , ok at present. brake discs are worn and scored.

Fail 27 Feb 2025 101,871 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake pads are getting low , ok at present. brake discs are worn and scored.

Pass 28 Feb 2024 96,898 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 96,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 92,861 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 78,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 77,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 77,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 77,284 miles

Offside 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,150 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,640 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear propshaft rubber coupling splitting

Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,234 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,530 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 58,530 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UVO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

LN13 UVO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is LN13 UVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN13 UVO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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