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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,987 cc

LG13 VLCMOT history

LG13 VLC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LG13 VLC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
134,543 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 VLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 VLC was last recorded at 134,543 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 7,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,360 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7,183 miles
Average per year
8,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,543 miles
  • 2025 – 127,360 miles
  • 2024 – 120,386 miles
  • 2023 – 111,086 miles
  • 2022 – 101,108 miles
  • 2021 – 91,055 miles
  • 2020 – 88,751 miles
  • 2019 – 76,341 miles
  • 2018 – 65,077 miles
  • 2017 – 55,221 miles
  • 2016 – 44,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,543 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,543 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    134,543 miles
    Test number
    812500383435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,543 miles (+7,183)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,543 miles
    Test number
    969337120965
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,360 miles
    Test number
    236794929331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail127,360 miles (+6,974)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,360 miles
    Test number
    342863282462
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,386 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,386 miles
    Test number
    347300097656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail120,386 miles (+9,300)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,386 miles
    Test number
    879215065678
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass111,086 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,086 miles
    Test number
    402339686607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail111,086 miles (+9,978)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,086 miles
    Test number
    301995243217
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,108 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,108 miles
    Test number
    232667675347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail101,108 miles (+10,053)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,108 miles
    Test number
    868484402604
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass91,055 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,055 miles
    Test number
    132835507774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,751 miles
    Test number
    115014139153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,751 miles (+12,410)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,751 miles
    Test number
    538237349710
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass76,341 miles (+103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,341 miles
    Test number
    751507053122
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge and cuts in sidewall
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear springs

  15. Fail76,238 miles (+11,161)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,238 miles
    Test number
    759081558437
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge and cuts in sidewall
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear springs

  16. Pass65,077 miles (+9,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,077 miles
    Test number
    152259234977
    • 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)

  17. Pass55,221 miles (+10,446)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,221 miles
    Test number
    193769819885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,775 miles
    Test number
    290596801026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 VLC

Does LG13 VLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 VLC is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 VLC?
The MOT on LG13 VLC is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 VLC done?
LG13 VLC was recorded at 134,543 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 8,499 miles a year.
Has LG13 VLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 VLC has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 VLC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LG13 VLC find?
LG13 VLC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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