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KA13 BYE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,172 mi
Last recorded109,172 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA13 BYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 109,172 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 89,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 85,188 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,296 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,722 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

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

n/s handbrake slightly down.

Fail 15 Jul 2020 81,712 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning light on.

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

n/s handbrake slightly down.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,444 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Light damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 77,246 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Light damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,069 miles

Offside side repeater damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,240 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 66,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,268 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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KA13 BYE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KA13 BYE, 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 KA13 BYE registered?

KA13 BYE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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