2013 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · LL05 JOS
2013 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 110,172 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LL05 JOS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 110,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL05 JOS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (LL05 JOS) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LL05 JOS Mileage History
- 31/05/202466,663 mi
- 01/06/202466,669 mi+6 mi
- 19/07/202591,915 mi+25,246 mi
- 26/07/202591,984 mi+69 mi
- 24/07/2026110,172 mi+18,188 mi
Average of roughly 20,271 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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