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GK13 VLU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,298 mi
Last recorded96,298 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 VLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 96,298 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,518 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 88,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,237 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,662 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 74,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,336 miles

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

under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,953 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 17 Aug 2019 54,182 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 46,760 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,788 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,637 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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GK13 VLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GK13 VLU, 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

How do I check the history of GK13 VLU?

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What year was GK13 VLU registered?

GK13 VLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is GK13 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK13 VLU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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