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LS13 OTZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,427 mi
Last recorded57,427 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 57,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 53,890 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 50,658 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 47,746 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 47,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 43,908 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 43,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2021 40,057 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 35,821 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 31,588 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 26,970 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 16,931 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 16,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,550 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both Inner and Outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on both Inner and Outer edge

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 OTZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

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

Is LS13 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS13 OTZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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