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K16 PTM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,170 mi
Last recorded113,170 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 PTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 113,170 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2025 89,507 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 108,904 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 81,633 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 108,892 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 76,615 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 104,408 miles

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

plastic sills under tray

Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,843 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 67,842 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,993 miles

engine cover and undertrays fiited

Pass 25 Mar 2022 53,794 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,774 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 40,440 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 40,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 36,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 89,710 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 80,077 miles

engine and body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,904 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 51,707 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,951 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 41,949 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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K16 PTM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K16 PTM, 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 K16 PTM registered?

K16 PTM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is K16 PTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K16 PTM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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