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LF13 LLV

2013 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,365 mi
Last recorded65,365 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class73,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 LLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 65,365 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 65,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2024 52,826 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 50,056 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 45,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 41,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 38,096 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 38,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 31,785 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 26,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 19,243 miles

advise child seat fitted , not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 24 Feb 2016 14,704 miles

advise both front tyres , wearing unevenly on edges

advise child seat fitted , not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 22 Feb 2016 14,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

advise both front tyres , wearing unevenly on edges

advise child seat fitted , not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

advise nail in near side rear tyre outer side wall

advise off side front bumper,wing,bonnet and head lamp damaged

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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LF13 LLV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 73,488 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 R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF13 LLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF13 LLV registered?

LF13 LLV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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The MOT history for LF13 LLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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