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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

LG13 REDMOT history

LG13 RED is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 152,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LG13 RED silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
152,946 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 RED
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 RED was last recorded at 152,946 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2017: 44,865 miles, lower than 50,804 miles on 14 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,844 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
10,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,946 miles
  • 2025 – 134,357 miles
  • 2024 – 115,067 miles
  • 2023 – 106,056 miles
  • 2022 – 105,359 miles
  • 2021 – 95,412 miles
  • 2020 – 85,875 miles
  • 2019 – 73,808 miles
  • 2018 – 57,285 miles
  • 2017 – 44,865 miles
  • 2016 – 50,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,946 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch liner damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted obscuring viewRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Underside covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,946 miles (+102)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    152,946 miles
    Test number
    941630301692
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted obscuring view

  2. Fail152,844 miles (+18,487)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,844 miles
    Test number
    846175197895
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative release handle (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted obscuring view

  3. Pass134,357 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,357 miles
    Test number
    155216385839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted

  4. Fail134,354 miles (+19,287)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,354 miles
    Test number
    733950239458
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted

  5. Pass115,067 miles (+9,011)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    445293594067
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory1 bulb not working on center stop lamp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted

  6. Pass106,056 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,056 miles
    Test number
    103961106588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,359 miles (+9,947)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,359 miles
    Test number
    386809927530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,412 miles (+9,537)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,412 miles
    Test number
    627031633155
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 LED inop in high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass85,875 miles (+12,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,875 miles
    Test number
    446772003982
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  10. Pass73,808 miles (+16,523)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,808 miles
    Test number
    171906564481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,285 miles
    Test number
    263847474861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,285 miles (+12,420)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,285 miles
    Test number
    835500704604
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass44,865 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,865 miles
    Test number
    479813949503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail44,865 miles (-5,939)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,865 miles
    Test number
    609317451592
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,804 miles
    Test number
    719963381021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 RED

Does LG13 RED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 RED is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 RED?
The MOT on LG13 RED is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 RED done?
LG13 RED was recorded at 152,946 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 10,798 miles a year.
Has LG13 RED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 RED has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 RED ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG13 RED find?
LG13 RED passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted bead; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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