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LS13 GEK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,176 mi
Last recorded174,176 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS13 GEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 174,176 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 174,168 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 167,307 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 161,560 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 158,057 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 158,057 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 155,219 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 152,817 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 148,766 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 148,766 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 136,316 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 120,947 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 97,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GEK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GEK, 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 GEK registered?

LS13 GEK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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