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K40 DBW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,877 mi
Last recorded64,877 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 DBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 64,877 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements indication repair/adjustment

Fail 18 Sep 2026 64,877 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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements indication repair/adjustment

Pass 26 Sep 2025 63,758 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 61,716 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 58,506 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 55,937 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,947 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,793 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,232 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,243 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel buckled slightly

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,145 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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K40 DBW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K40 DBW, 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 K40 DBW registered?

K40 DBW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 August 2013.

Is K40 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 DBW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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