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KE13 VGO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,720 mi
Last recorded122,720 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE13 VGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 122,720 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 115,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertray suggesting fluid leak

Fail 2 Jun 2025 115,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 106,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 100,222 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 100,219 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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 95,250 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,271 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

parking brake insufficient reserve travel

Pass 25 Jan 2019 73,121 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 73,121 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,862 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 25,720 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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KE13 VGO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

KE13 VGO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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