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LP62 RBV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,179 mi
Last recorded95,179 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP62 RBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,179 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 95,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system failed during test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 92,595 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both short camber arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 90,603 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,384 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 89,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 89,299 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Undercarriage covers fitted only see small area of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,455 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,866 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,227 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,655 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,430 miles

underdcar and underbonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jan 2016 36,109 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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LP62 RBV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 LP62 RBV, 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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LP62 RBV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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