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BK13 KUA

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

194,388 mi
Last recorded194,388 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 KUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 194,388 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 173,561 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 156,234 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 140,047 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 136,539 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 113,335 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded next to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 77,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear cross pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,184 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 48,473 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BK13 KUA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK13 KUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK13 KUA registered?

BK13 KUA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is BK13 KUA safe to buy?

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