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LT63 HBE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,042 mi
Last recorded99,042 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT63 HBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 99,042 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface painted over (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface painted over (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 94,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear lights have been painted (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2025 94,086 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both rear lights have been painted (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2024 90,282 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 71,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged & signs of slight fracture (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 71,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged & signs of slight fracture (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,174 miles

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

Nearside Front alloy wheel poorly repaired

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 59,032 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 255/35/18 n/s/f 225/40/18 o/s/f (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 255/35/18 n/s/r 255/40/18 o/s/r (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front alloy wheel poorly repaired

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose (rear)

Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,012 miles

upper/lower protective covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 May 2021 49,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 42,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2020 42,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 33,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

over and under-trays fitted

Fail 21 May 2019 33,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

over and under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 23,681 miles

Nearside Front edge wear

covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 14,924 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 14,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 13,749 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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LT63 HBE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT63 HBE, 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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LT63 HBE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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