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LP13 WDS

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,003 mi
Last recorded95,003 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP13 WDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 95,003 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 95,003 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2025 86,740 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 86,740 miles

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 78,690 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 78,690 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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 68,730 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 68,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 56,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2021 48,219 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2020 43,011 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))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 33,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2018 26,426 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 22,796 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 17,015 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 WDS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

LP13 WDS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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