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LR13 OYT

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,475 mi
Last recorded128,475 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 128,475 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn on the edges, damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray - originally fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively pedal - stiff to release (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 125,039 miles

minor oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 9 Oct 2024 125,023 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

minor oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2023 121,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 120,283 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 111,934 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,602 miles

engine cover and tray construction under side of components

Fail 7 Sep 2018 102,602 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and tray construction under side of components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,398 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,985 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly cut on tread

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Fail 12 Sep 2017 77,984 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth rubber split down to metal (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly cut on tread

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,476 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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)

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,492 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 26,091 miles

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 OYT 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 80%.

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 OYT, 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 OYT registered?

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

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