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LM13 BYA

2013 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,782 mi
Last recorded85,782 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class73,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 BYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 85,782 miles

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 85,772 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 69,380 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 69,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 62,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 59,464 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 59,461 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 59,425 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 55,421 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 53,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 53,123 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 50,323 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Positive jump point under bonnet, cover missing

Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cuts on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

positive jump point under bonnet, cover missing

Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,689 miles

cover missing off battery jump point under bonnet

emissions not detected

small cuts on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,966 miles

emissions not detected on test

Pass 11 Apr 2016 27,684 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short cover missing off battery slave point under bonnet (1.9.2b)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

emissions not detected

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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LM13 BYA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM13 BYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM13 BYA registered?

LM13 BYA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is LM13 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 BYA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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