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LV13 AOH

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,705 mi
Last recorded178,705 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 AOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 178,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 178,514 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 163,914 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 163,914 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 163,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 162,733 miles

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 142,887 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 133,237 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 133,235 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible front/ rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve welding repair (5.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 130,629 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND SIDEWALL DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND SIDEWALL DAMAGED

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

both front tyres sidewall damage

Pass 2 May 2018 119,030 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 107,787 miles

Handbrake/park brake only just met requirements suggest the system is serviced

Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,458 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 76,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 76,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres low on edges 225 40 18

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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LV13 AOH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LV13 AOH, 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 LV13 AOH registered?

LV13 AOH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is LV13 AOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV13 AOH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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