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LP62 ZWU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,777 mi
Last recorded118,777 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 118,777 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 118,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 106,445 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 106,445 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 95,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 85,738 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 84,060 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,833 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,925 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,871 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,719 miles

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front day time running lamp mountings broken

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lower part damaged showing slight white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front day time running lamp cracked letting water in

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 66,563 miles

Nearside Towbar component insecure mounting bolt loose by aprox 8 mm not securing main support (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front day time running lamp mountings broken

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front day time running lamp cracked letting water in

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,882 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges and worn on outer edges and starting to perish slightly

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 40,882 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges and worn on outer edges and starting to perish slightly

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZWU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LP62 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

LP62 ZWU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 2013.

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