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E3 KEF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

76,195 mi
Last recorded76,195 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 KEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 76,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2026 197,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 73,415 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 186,254 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 69,539 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 175,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 175,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear area marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,044 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 167,115 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 157,363 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 157,280 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,965 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 146,334 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 146,334 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,194 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 142,020 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 37,984 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 135,170 miles

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 21 Sep 2018 29,929 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 29,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 129,490 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 22,595 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 122,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,445 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 113,204 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 99,415 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm

Wipers starting to streak and are due for replacement

Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,501 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 77,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,170 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,853 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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E3 KEF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E3 KEF, 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 E3 KEF registered?

E3 KEF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is E3 KEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 KEF shows 32 tests with a 84.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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