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K1 PLT

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,740 mi
Last recorded135,740 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 PLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 135,740 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 132,356 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 132,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 126,999 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 123,333 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode and wear

oil leaks

small chips in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust asystem

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Fail 14 Nov 2023 123,316 miles

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

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

front brake discs starting to corrode and wear

oil leaks

small chips in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust asystem

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Fail 10 Nov 2022 112,741 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached worn and gatier is split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,468 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,120 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 87,291 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,753 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,193 miles

all tyres wearing low,rears on limit

Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,454 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,920 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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K1 PLT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K1 PLT, 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 K1 PLT registered?

K1 PLT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2013.

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