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AK13 WGC

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,316 mi
Last recorded183,316 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 WGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 183,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 173,468 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 142,076 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 139,010 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 139,010 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 137,596 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2020 137,596 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 128,041 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 119,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,191 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 110,191 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 98,173 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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AK13 WGC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK13 WGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK13 WGC registered?

AK13 WGC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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