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LS13 SXN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,230 mi
Last recorded97,230 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 97,230 miles

DRL lights inop

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged multiple damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 97,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken [n/s/f] (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

DRL lights inop

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged multiple damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 92,086 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 92,086 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 87,304 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall/cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 87,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative reconnect linkage (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall/cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 87,252 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 82,478 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 77,704 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,567 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 53,276 miles

front brake discs badly worn

offside front tyre wearing inner

rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Sep 2020 53,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs badly worn

offside front tyre wearing inner

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2019 39,249 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,193 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,346 miles

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

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 SXN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

LS13 SXN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is LS13 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS13 SXN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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