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LV13 CAU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,636 mi
Last recorded91,636 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 CAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 91,636 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 80,045 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 76,908 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 76,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,028 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 69,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is worn and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is heavily worn (unevenly) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2020 61,283 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 28 Jun 2019 54,854 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 45,555 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,434 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,867 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly

advise condition of front brakes

advise wiper operation smeary/juddery

Pass 7 Apr 2016 19,327 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 CAU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CAU, 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

How do I check the history of LV13 CAU?

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What year was LV13 CAU registered?

LV13 CAU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is LV13 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV13 CAU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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