MOT Status
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154,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak transmission ()
Parking break efficiency just met, recommend inspection/adjustment
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)
engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
under trays & covers obscuring some components
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
under trays & covers obscuring some components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?
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LM13 BYU 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 LM13 BYU, 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 LM13 BYU registered?
LM13 BYU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 30 April 2013.
Is LM13 BYU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LM13 BYU 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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