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A5 RKS

2013 Mercedes-benz B-class

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,255 mi
Last recorded94,255 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class53,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 94,255 miles

Offside Front Worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 87,043 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 80,599 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,889 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 60,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 58,871 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 54,471 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,178 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 28,885 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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A5 RKS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 53,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 RKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 RKS registered?

A5 RKS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is A5 RKS safe to buy?

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