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LO13 CGZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,312 mi
Last recorded102,312 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 102,312 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 102,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 102,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Main Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Fronts Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front Brake Pipe Unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears and Brake Pipe Unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber Worn/Split (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Metal Mount on Gearbox Loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple Cuts/Damage Outer Sidewall and Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Alloy Inner Rim Weld Repair

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

Offside Rear Parking Brake Less Than 50% of Nearside

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Main Arm Outer Bush has Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 85,849 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 85,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 75,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 3mm worn both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 3mm worn both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,254 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 53,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on tread edges (possibly caused by under inflation) (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (no effect on image or intensity) (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 50,752 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 44,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wheel feels slightly rough to rotate. possibly due to corrosion on brake disc. advise further inspection.

Fail 22 Jan 2019 44,955 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wheel feels slightly rough to rotate. possibly due to corrosion on brake disc. advise further inspection.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,001 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 26,794 miles

large undertrays fitted underneath

Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,690 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 CGZ 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 66.7%.

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 CGZ, 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 CGZ registered?

LO13 CGZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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