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LS13 CTU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,278 mi
Last recorded51,278 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS13 CTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 51,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 45,214 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 39,441 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 34,584 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 34,584 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 30,244 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2022 30,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 26,613 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted n/s/r seat unable to carry out full inspection of seatbelt and buckle

Pass 1 Jun 2020 22,826 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 17,781 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 14,588 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2016 10,772 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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LS13 CTU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS13 CTU, 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 LS13 CTU registered?

LS13 CTU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is LS13 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS13 CTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS13 CTU have outstanding finance?

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