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LS13 TJO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,588 mi
Last recorded85,588 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 85,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Jul 2024 80,114 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 79,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 70,307 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 13 Jun 2022 61,331 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 54,969 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 54,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall, also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 51,109 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged ... advise replace asap (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light is dull or out of position in light unit (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 51,109 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged ... advise replace asap (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light is dull or out of position in light unit (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 37,541 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 26,967 miles

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

vehicle has undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jun 2018 26,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre pressure low and damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

vehicle has undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,044 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 15,381 miles

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

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

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

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 TJO 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 71.4%.

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 TJO, 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

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What year was LS13 TJO registered?

LS13 TJO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is LS13 TJO safe to buy?

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