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K23 SDG

2013 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,579 mi
Last recorded113,579 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class64,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 SDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 113,579 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2026 114,426 miles

Offside Front tyre close to limit in the middle of tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2026 114,426 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle seat buckle in op (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre close to limit in the middle of tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2025 85,708 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 85,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 83,526 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 112,170 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,876 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 77,825 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 80,289 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 74,230 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,621 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 76,071 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 66,092 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 104,589 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 104,589 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 71,692 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,742 miles

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage distorted

Fail 24 Jan 2022 55,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage distorted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 68,454 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 42,780 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,620 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 38,210 miles

pl;astic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2019 71,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 31,991 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,575 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,253 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 57,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower under tray lose

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

timing belt cover lose

Pass 6 Nov 2017 35,888 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 35,888 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,733 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose loose but still adequately supported

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 6 Feb 2017 52,013 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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K23 SDG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K23 SDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K23 SDG registered?

K23 SDG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 January 2013.

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The MOT history for K23 SDG shows 33 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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