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DK13 NTL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,945 mi
Last recorded98,945 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 NTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 98,945 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2026 98,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 27 May 2025 91,726 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Screw in offside rear tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 84,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 78,970 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Rear parking brake has reduced effort

Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jun 2023 78,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake has reduced effort

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2022 71,526 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Fail 7 Jun 2022 71,522 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated does not release properly (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear bar indicators

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

secondary bonnet catch seizing up

Pass 26 May 2021 63,814 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2021 63,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 56,181 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2020 56,181 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 48,348 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 39,302 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 30,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,499 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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DK13 NTL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK13 NTL, 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 DK13 NTL registered?

DK13 NTL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is DK13 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK13 NTL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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