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BV13 KLJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,911 mi
Last recorded72,911 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 KLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 72,911 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 64,694 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 64,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 58,372 miles

Front tyre wear

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 51,742 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 51,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 44,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 37,175 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 28,669 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres are very close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 21,752 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

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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BV13 KLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV13 KLJ, 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 BV13 KLJ registered?

BV13 KLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is BV13 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 KLJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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