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KE13 FFB

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,078 mi
Last recorded117,078 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE13 FFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,078 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 117,078 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both, likely due to nsf ride height sensor being affected by detached anti roll bar ball joint linkage (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Ball joint detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 115,038 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 115,038 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 110,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 108,034 miles

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

Front brake discs scored/lipped

Nearside Front tyre has a slight damage /outer side wall has a slight cut

Nearside Front wheel rim has a slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

parking brake only just met the requirement appears the braking system requires adjustment or repair (strong advice)

Pass 29 Mar 2022 102,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nsf wheel slightly damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2021 91,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 91,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,607 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 82,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 72,329 miles

nsf tyre has wear to the outer tread

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,920 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,050 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on the edges & a nail in the tyre

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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KE13 FFB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KE13 FFB, 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 KE13 FFB registered?

KE13 FFB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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