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LO13 BZG

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,413 mi
Last recorded182,413 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 BZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 182,413 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 160,295 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 135,034 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 134,920 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,583 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 108,583 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 80,282 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,941 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2018 59,106 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 50,924 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 41,480 miles

child seat fitted unable to check adult seat belt

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 BZG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 BZG, 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 BZG registered?

LO13 BZG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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The MOT history for LO13 BZG 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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