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B4 KUL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,690 mi
Last recorded149,690 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 KUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 149,690 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 149,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 141,093 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 141,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 133,594 miles

Front Small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2024 133,591 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Small stone chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Foot pedal slow to retract (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 124,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Small stone chips across screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort considerably less than offside. ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Outer part of parking brake release lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 124,420 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Small stone chips across screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort considerably less than offside. ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Outer part of parking brake release lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 115,979 miles

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

atten n/s handbrake

Pass 31 Mar 2021 106,009 miles

Central Front Stone chips in windscreen

Engine cover and undertray installed

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 105,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn unevenly, damaged and perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Stone chips in windscreen

Engine cover and undertray installed

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 97,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trays and covers fitted

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 97,247 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Trays and covers fitted

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,749 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear parking brake requires adjustment

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,873 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,463 miles

2x small stonechips in screen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

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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B4 KUL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B4 KUL, 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 B4 KUL registered?

B4 KUL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is B4 KUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 KUL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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