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LR13 BWM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,595 mi
Last recorded128,595 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 BWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 128,595 miles

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 23 Sep 2025 128,590 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Nov 2024 126,884 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 121,161 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 114,924 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 106,155 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 99,581 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,925 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 83,608 miles

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

no exhaust emissions detected

Pass 26 Aug 2017 70,935 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,306 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,900 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers are starting to smear screen

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 BWM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWM, 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 BWM registered?

LR13 BWM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is LR13 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR13 BWM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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