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DV13 XKL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,866 mi
Last recorded146,866 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 XKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 146,866 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 146,846 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 144,611 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 142,396 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 139,795 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 136,106 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,640 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 125,278 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 125,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 121,271 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

engine management light displaying a fault

o/s/front door window outer trim damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,859 miles

EML lit

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,575 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 106,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,668 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,529 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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DV13 XKL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV13 XKL, 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 DV13 XKL registered?

DV13 XKL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2013.

Is DV13 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV13 XKL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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