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CV13 RKN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,202 mi
Last recorded104,202 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 RKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 104,202 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 104,150 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 98,368 miles

N/S/R few LED bulb not working

Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2023 92,134 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,231 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 67,269 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 56,373 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake Grabbing slightly in operation

Pass 31 May 2019 43,038 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 32,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 24,243 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 24,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm and starting to perish on inner wall

brake pad low warning on dash

Pass 28 May 2016 17,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (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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CV13 RKN 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 CV13 RKN, 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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CV13 RKN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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