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LG13 LJC

2013 Mercedes-benz R-class

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,914 mi
Last recorded146,914 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class73,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 146,914 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 144,011 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 142,880 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 126,325 miles

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 126,325 miles

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,141 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 98,983 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

off side front and near side and off side rear tyre's over 10 year's old

Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft constant velocity boot deteriorated

Offside Front Outer drive shaft constant velocity boot deteriorated

look's of Possible coolant leak

Pass 21 Aug 2019 54,947 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 54,947 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 54,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 54,131 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 47,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2017 47,311 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2016 31,842 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 31,060 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

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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LG13 LJC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LG13 LJC, 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 LG13 LJC registered?

LG13 LJC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is LG13 LJC safe to buy?

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