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LV13 ARU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,310 mi
Last recorded43,310 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 ARU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 43,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 33,219 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 33,219 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 15,372 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 14,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 14,047 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 12,968 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 12,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 11,159 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 10,212 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 7,681 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 7,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-40-18 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 5,758 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the side wall

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 ARU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ARU, 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 LV13 ARU registered?

LV13 ARU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is LV13 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV13 ARU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV13 ARU have outstanding finance?

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