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LS13 EMF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,121 mi
Last recorded121,121 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS13 EMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 121,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 121,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 112,214 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding shoes (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear @ rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 106,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,947 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 35,700 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,984 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,108 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 EMF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS13 EMF, 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 LS13 EMF registered?

LS13 EMF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is LS13 EMF safe to buy?

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