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LS13 SXP

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,847 mi
Last recorded94,847 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 94,847 miles

front inner brake pads starting to get low

near side parking brake down on performance

Pass 15 Oct 2025 91,458 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 91,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 86,781 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 83,380 miles

signs of oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2022 79,825 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 76,269 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,779 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 57,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,926 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,269 miles

R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

TYRE-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 37,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

TYRE-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,673 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 SXP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SXP, 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

How do I check the history of LS13 SXP?

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What year was LS13 SXP registered?

LS13 SXP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is LS13 SXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS13 SXP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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