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LS13 HBY

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,922 mi
Last recorded149,922 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS13 HBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 149,922 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Aug 2023 149,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 142,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms bushes perishing marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 142,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn smooth on inner edge and has damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms bushes perishing marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 130,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on inner and outer edges but no ply or cords are exposed at present. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 194,216 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 104,520 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 91,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 161,847 miles

Offside Front day light lamp not working

Fail 19 Apr 2017 161,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front day light lamp not working

Pass 11 Aug 2016 134,061 miles

REAR PADS WORN 70%

Fail 11 Aug 2016 34,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR PADS WORN 70%

Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,044 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 122,044 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HBY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

LS13 HBY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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