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LR13 BVV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,482 mi
Last recorded127,482 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 127,482 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 122,059 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 115,851 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 108,690 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 102,441 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 102,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,717 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 96,717 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 71,393 miles

manufacturers under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 63,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 47,754 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,363 miles

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

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

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 BVV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BVV, 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 BVV registered?

LR13 BVV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is LR13 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR13 BVV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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