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GK13 YRM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,849 mi
Last recorded131,849 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 YRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 131,849 miles

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

Park brake only just met requirements

Fail 7 Jul 2026 131,843 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Park brake only just met requirements

Pass 2 Jul 2025 120,178 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,229 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 110,226 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 109,519 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 94,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 85,550 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 85,550 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 84,348 miles

front discs lipped worn and corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2021 84,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front discs lipped worn and corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 81,062 miles

sill covers and undwershields fitted unable to carry out full inspection of these area's

Fail 7 Jul 2020 80,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers and undwershields fitted unable to carry out full inspection of these area's

Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,314 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under shields and sill covers fitted unable to carry full inspection of these area's

Pass 27 Jul 2018 62,870 miles

sill, engine and under shields fitted unable to carry out full inspection of these area's

Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,117 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,843 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 YRM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK13 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

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

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