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LS13 EMV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,788 mi
Last recorded72,788 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS13 EMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 72,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 66,670 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 62,209 miles

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 28 May 2024 62,209 miles

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

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 May 2023 57,780 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 57,777 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner outer edges close to inner cords

handbrake release pedal not fully retracting

Pass 20 May 2022 52,307 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 52,307 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 47,868 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 45,168 miles

Nearside Front damage to tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 May 2020 45,161 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front damage to tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 May 2019 41,610 miles

front brake pads becoming low

offside and nearside front tyres worn in middle close to legal limit

Fail 24 May 2019 41,607 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative not locking (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only not locking on (1.1.6 (f))

front brake pads becoming low

offside and nearside front tyres worn in middle close to legal limit

Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,721 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 25,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 15,992 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 EMV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LS13 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

LS13 EMV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is LS13 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS13 EMV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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