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K13 HLR

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,617 mi
Last recorded64,617 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 HLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 64,617 miles
Pass 16 May 2026 78,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No smoke detected on smoke meter

Pass 30 Jul 2025 54,660 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 67,595 miles

No smoke detected on smoke meter

Pass 10 Jul 2024 46,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 48,085 miles

No smoke detected on smoke meter

Fail 18 May 2024 48,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

No smoke detected on smoke meter

Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 38,128 miles

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

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Pass 11 Jul 2022 26,841 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 26,841 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 29,513 miles

no acceleration detected on emissions test

Pass 24 Jun 2021 12,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 18,432 miles

no acceleration detected on emissons test

under tray fitted

Pass 25 May 2020 11,938 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 10,607 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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K13 HLR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 K13 HLR, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K13 HLR registered?

K13 HLR is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is K13 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K13 HLR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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