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LO13 YKK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

224,606 mi
Last recorded224,606 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 YKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 224,606 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 224,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 203,955 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s&n/s (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 185,520 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 169,021 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 161,094 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 161,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 160,293 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 160,293 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 150,735 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 130,190 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 108,753 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,517 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,589 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,353 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,998 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,032 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,864 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 45,515 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,285 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 YKK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YKK, 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 YKK registered?

LO13 YKK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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