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HY13 KZV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,598 mi
Last recorded166,598 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY13 KZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 166,598 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2026 166,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

COOLANT LOW

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear PARK BRAKE GRABBING

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 159,528 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 159,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 151,661 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 133,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 116,102 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,613 miles

Nearside and offside windscreen wiper deteriorating

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slow to release (1.1.6 (d))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside rear upper (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 110,556 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 110,556 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front tyre outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front tyre inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front tyre inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,540 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips N/S and Centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,539 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips N/S and Centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,781 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Centre and N/S (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

zero smoke detected on emissions

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 47,098 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HY13 KZV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY13 KZV, 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 HY13 KZV registered?

HY13 KZV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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