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LT13 KJJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,472 mi
Last recorded135,472 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 KJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 135,472 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 135,472 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 128,181 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 128,155 miles

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

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 122,620 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 115,080 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 106,916 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 100,283 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,165 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,994 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 75,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,685 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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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LT13 KJJ 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 LT13 KJJ, 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 LT13 KJJ registered?

LT13 KJJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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