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LR13 ETO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,751 mi
Last recorded156,751 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 156,751 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 144,502 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 119,654 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 97,904 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 97,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,792 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,079 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 75,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [2mm] 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 11 Apr 2019 69,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [2mm] 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,251 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,838 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 20 Mar 2017 52,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 25 Mar 2016 41,926 miles

advise slight cut to front o/s tyre inner wall

strong advise rear tyres cut inner wall but not to cords

Fail 25 Mar 2016 41,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low slight damage to o/s headlamp but still secure (1.8)

advise slight cut to front o/s tyre inner wall

strong advise rear tyres cut inner wall but not to cords

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 ETO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ETO, 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 ETO registered?

LR13 ETO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2013.

Is LR13 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR13 ETO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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