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LP13 GWW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,253 mi
Last recorded108,253 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP13 GWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 108,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 101,358 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2024 94,819 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2023 87,059 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 86,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 86,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 79,114 miles

slight edge wear both front tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,182 miles

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 14 Aug 2020 63,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is worn thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nails in outer shoulder of tyre.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is worn thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 46,935 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 36,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

vehicle has under body covers fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,095 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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LP13 GWW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LP13 GWW, 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 LP13 GWW registered?

LP13 GWW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is LP13 GWW safe to buy?

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