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LO13 AHE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,295 mi
Last recorded120,295 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 AHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 120,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,853 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 99,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 99,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 88,043 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,128 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 56,873 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 56,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 46,358 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 45,011 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

front offside and nearside tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyres

rear offside and nearside tyres wearing on the inner edge of the treaded section of the tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 39,768 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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LO13 AHE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LO13 AHE, 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 LO13 AHE registered?

LO13 AHE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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The MOT history for LO13 AHE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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