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J5 KAK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,146 mi
Last recorded105,146 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 KAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 105,146 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 94,675 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,705 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 84,705 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,745 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 66,379 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 66,379 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 60,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 48,071 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 48,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 43,612 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,677 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,158 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 33,270 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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J5 KAK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J5 KAK, 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 J5 KAK registered?

J5 KAK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is J5 KAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 KAK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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