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LR13 AEU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,223 mi
Last recorded109,223 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 AEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 109,223 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 109,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 95,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2024 95,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,227 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 77,570 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,635 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,156 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 59,156 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 47,811 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,609 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,856 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wiper is smearing the screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,539 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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LR13 AEU 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 LR13 AEU, 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 LR13 AEU registered?

LR13 AEU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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