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CK13 NLU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,698 mi
Last recorded99,698 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK13 NLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 99,698 miles

Front coolant leak

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine / g-box oil leaks

Fail 19 May 2026 99,674 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi snapped unable to carry out emissions test (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front drivers seat unable to release seatback to gain access to rear seats

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 84,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s ad o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 84,627 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s ad o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 80,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 72,895 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 64,009 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 60,228 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,378 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 42,411 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 35,131 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 23,685 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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CK13 NLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CK13 NLU, 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 CK13 NLU registered?

CK13 NLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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