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LR13 LWZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,222 mi
Last recorded186,222 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 186,222 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 180,927 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside-rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and shields

Fail 12 Jun 2025 180,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside-rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

covers and shields

Pass 17 Jul 2023 180,840 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 171,573 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2022 171,573 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2021 161,074 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 161,074 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 148,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 143,071 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 137,205 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 137,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 133,473 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 123,072 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 118,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 105,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from edges

Pass 5 Feb 2019 103,375 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 103,365 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,630 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,418 miles

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

engine bay restricted view

vehicle under tray

Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,611 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 49,660 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,799 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 41,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 LWZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR13 LWZ registered?

LR13 LWZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is LR13 LWZ safe to buy?

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