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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

LS13 GEKMOT history

LS13 GEK is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 174,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LS13 GEK grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
174,176 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 GEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 GEK was last recorded at 174,176 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,168 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
7,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,176 miles
  • 2024 – 167,307 miles
  • 2023 – 161,560 miles
  • 2022 – 158,057 miles
  • 2021 – 155,219 miles
  • 2020 – 152,817 miles
  • 2019 – 148,766 miles
  • 2018 – 136,316 miles
  • 2017 – 120,947 miles
  • 2016 – 97,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,176 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,176 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    174,176 miles
    Test number
    717790730023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail174,168 miles (+6,861)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,168 miles
    Test number
    885545583236
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass167,307 miles (+5,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    167,307 miles
    Test number
    519278456812
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass161,560 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,560 miles
    Test number
    913575052014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,057 miles
    Test number
    926543221013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,057 miles (+2,838)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,057 miles
    Test number
    172404435914
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass155,219 miles (+2,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,219 miles
    Test number
    462576305770
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass152,817 miles (+4,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,817 miles
    Test number
    947101639004
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass148,766 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,766 miles
    Test number
    633273223533
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall cut
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail148,766 miles (+12,450)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,766 miles
    Test number
    617638602957
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall cut
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass136,316 miles (+15,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,316 miles
    Test number
    436290356149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass120,947 miles (+23,270)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,947 miles
    Test number
    411891479561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass97,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,677 miles
    Test number
    503203455900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS13 GEK

Does LS13 GEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 GEK is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 GEK?
The MOT on LS13 GEK is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 GEK done?
LS13 GEK was recorded at 174,176 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,777 miles a year.
Has LS13 GEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 GEK has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS13 GEK 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 LS13 GEK find?
LS13 GEK passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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