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LX63 JWU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,155 mi
Last recorded116,155 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX63 JWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 116,155 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 116,154 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative park brake pedal goes to floor without operation (1.1.6 (d))

Front both front seat belts slow to retract

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear subframe, undertrays fitted obscuring view, recommend check and assessment

Pass 4 Nov 2024 106,185 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 94,099 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Chunk missing from sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 83,463 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear offside rear tyre 3mm in places

covers fitted under vehicle nearside and offside front to rear obscuring MOT items

lower engine undertray cover fitted obscuring MOT items

Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,849 miles

covers fitted underneath vehicle nearside and offside front to rear obscuring MOT items

lower engine undertray fitted obscuring MOT items

Pass 23 Oct 2019 50,531 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Oct 2018 39,550 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Suspect front brake pads getting low(inner pads)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 31,475 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 23,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 23,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LX63 JWU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX63 JWU, 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 LX63 JWU registered?

LX63 JWU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is LX63 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX63 JWU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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