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LV13 AOW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

187,311 mi
Last recorded187,311 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 AOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 187,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 187,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly park brake peddal not locking at all (1.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 128,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 126,063 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 121,680 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2022 112,203 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 103,406 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,555 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 87,393 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 74,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,784 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,258 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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LV13 AOW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AOW, 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 AOW registered?

LV13 AOW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is LV13 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV13 AOW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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