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BK13 KWS

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,094 mi
Last recorded78,094 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 KWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 78,094 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 78,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 75,348 miles

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

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

under tray fitted under engine

Pass 2 Mar 2024 70,352 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 60,117 miles

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

Under tray fitted under engine

Pass 4 Mar 2022 49,551 miles

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

under tray fitted under engine under engine

Pass 26 Feb 2021 42,187 miles

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

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

under tray fitted under engine

Pass 10 Mar 2020 39,673 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,666 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,900 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 32,548 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,030 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 20,024 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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BK13 KWS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

BK13 KWS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is BK13 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 KWS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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