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LR13 AJU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,179 mi
Last recorded108,179 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 AJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 108,179 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 103,992 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 99,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 88,285 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 69,692 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 69,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2021 56,553 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 51,139 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2019 43,940 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,364 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 30,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 25,426 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 25,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 AJU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc 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 AJU, 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 AJU registered?

LR13 AJU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is LR13 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR13 AJU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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