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EF13 ZRK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,139 mi
Last recorded158,139 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 ZRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 158,139 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 158,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 142,805 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 142,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 127,052 miles

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 3 Oct 2023 127,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 6 Oct 2022 113,944 miles

full under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

some steering and suspension bushes,are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 6 Oct 2022 113,944 miles

full under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

some steering and suspension bushes,are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 102,586 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres are starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,379 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm ()

both rear tyres are starting to wear on edges

come surface rust on exhaust system

some steering, and suspension, bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 24 Oct 2019 90,655 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 24 Oct 2019 90,655 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,776 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear on edges

rear o/s brake is noisey when wheel is turned

under floor tray fitted unable to check some components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,715 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,599 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 63,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,420 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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EF13 ZRK 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 EF13 ZRK, 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 EF13 ZRK registered?

EF13 ZRK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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The MOT history for EF13 ZRK 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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