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LO13 YRC

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,692 mi
Last recorded196,692 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 YRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 196,692 miles

Front Front brake wear sensor not fitted - Front brake pads about 8mm thick/10% worn

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cut in OSF tyre outer sidewall - no cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (1x pink, 1x yellow) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 196,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Front brake wear sensor not fitted - Front brake pads about 8mm thick/10% worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on both edges + 1.9mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cut in OSF tyre outer sidewall - no cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (1x pink, 1x yellow) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 181,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip on offside of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 181,255 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip on offside of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 170,083 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 170,059 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake foot pedal operation stiff (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake after brake test now binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake binding after brake test (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 160,541 miles

Offside Front seat mechanism allowing access to the rear seats damaged

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 160,541 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front seat mechanism allowing access to the rear seats damaged

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 149,046 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 142,904 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 142,903 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 121,237 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,322 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,322 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,154 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 35,518 miles

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

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 YRC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

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

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