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LP62 RKN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,377 mi
Last recorded68,377 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP62 RKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 68,377 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 68,377 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025
Fail 6 Aug 2025

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexis joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexis joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 65,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 65,581 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 58,981 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear flexis joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexis joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise full under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection testable item

advise rear lower suspension arm covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 54,595 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise full engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection testable items

advise full under vehicle cover fitted not allowing full inspection testable items

Pass 9 Jul 2020 49,026 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

SILL covers FITTED

UNDER covers FITTED

Fail 8 Jul 2020 49,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

SILL covers FITTED

UNDER covers FITTED

Pass 18 Jun 2019 41,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 33,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 27,461 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,641 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,923 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 RKN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RKN, 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 LP62 RKN registered?

LP62 RKN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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