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KM13 BVR

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,551 mi
Last recorded54,551 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM13 BVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 54,551 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 50,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall of tyre heavily "scuffed" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note;-Damage to Front BUMBER [in places] AND inner wheel arch liners insecure[in places]

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Extension seat belt catch[Note;- DOES WORK!]

Fail 22 May 2025 50,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working BONNET OPEN! [Waring on Dash?] (3.5 (a))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall of tyre heavily "scuffed" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note;-Damage to Front BUMBER [in places] AND inner wheel arch liners insecure[in places]

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Extension seat belt catch[Note;- DOES WORK!]

Pass 21 May 2024 48,921 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 48,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly due to ABS fault? (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords "VARIOUS" cuts on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tears/cut on inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks/tears/cuts on outer sidewall of tyre[cuts along circumference of outer sidewall of tyre] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 47,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tears/cuts of outer sidewall of tyre(in TWO places) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing on outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks along circumference of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 46,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/tears on outer sidewall of tyre[in TWO places] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 43,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. 225/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front damage around DRL .no sharp edges.

Fail 3 Jun 2021 43,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. 225/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front damage around DRL .no sharp edges.

Pass 21 May 2020 41,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 41,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 35,218 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 26,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 17,545 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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KM13 BVR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 KM13 BVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM13 BVR registered?

KM13 BVR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is KM13 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM13 BVR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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