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GK13 VML

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,785 mi
Last recorded116,785 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 VML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 116,785 miles

(ALL 4 TYRES HAS CRACKS)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 116,785 miles

(ALL 4 TYRES HAS CRACKS)

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 111,683 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 106,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 102,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 99,680 miles

parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated

Pass 28 Mar 2020 94,676 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 83,878 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,187 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 75,187 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,718 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 VML is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GK13 VML, 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 GK13 VML registered?

GK13 VML is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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