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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

LR13 PLUMOT history

LR13 PLU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 142,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LR13 PLU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,268 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 PLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 PLU was last recorded at 142,268 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,255 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
9,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,268 miles
  • 2025 – 138,451 miles
  • 2024 – 132,582 miles
  • 2023 – 126,911 miles
  • 2022 – 120,770 miles
  • 2021 – 116,642 miles
  • 2020 – 114,879 miles
  • 2019 – 104,263 miles
  • 2018 – 92,834 miles
  • 2017 – 75,023 miles
  • 2016 – 46,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,268 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,268 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,268 miles
    Test number
    513825030726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail142,255 miles (+3,804)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,255 miles
    Test number
    243962857554
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low effort
  3. Pass138,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,451 miles
    Test number
    353645814487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,451 miles (+5,869)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,451 miles
    Test number
    799058833026
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass132,582 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,582 miles
    Test number
    149917818484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Fail132,580 miles (+5,669)5 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,580 miles
    Test number
    832534548143
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (at n/s/r wheel arch) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass126,911 miles (+6,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,911 miles
    Test number
    547135457876
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass120,770 miles (+4,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,770 miles
    Test number
    609644632941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOSF dust cover slightly deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass116,642 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,642 miles
    Test number
    727304539198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted
  10. Fail116,642 miles (+1,763)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,642 miles
    Test number
    991655167148
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder tray's fitted
  11. Pass114,879 miles (+10,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    114,879 miles
    Test number
    195363647611
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass104,263 miles (+11,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,263 miles
    Test number
    231532315100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer wall
  13. Pass92,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,834 miles
    Test number
    565529016373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail92,834 miles (+17,811)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,834 miles
    Test number
    243998338931
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass75,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    357796151510
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Fail75,023 miles (+28,967)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    272573588984
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass46,056 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,056 miles
    Test number
    831297187116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,055 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,055 miles
    Test number
    677352263023
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LR13 PLU

Does LR13 PLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 PLU is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 PLU?
The MOT on LR13 PLU is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR13 PLU done?
LR13 PLU was recorded at 142,268 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 9,710 miles a year.
Has LR13 PLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 PLU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR13 PLU 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 LR13 PLU find?
LR13 PLU passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush.

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