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KM13 BYA

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,774 mi
Last recorded124,774 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 124,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 124,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake wear light on dash

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMs light on

Pass 28 Feb 2025 116,368 miles

Front lower forward suspension arm bushes worn

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 116,367 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front lower forward suspension arm bushes worn

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 110,194 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 110,193 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 108,325 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

adv rear n/s tyre on 2/3mm

Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,837 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,928 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 84,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 71,696 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 47,004 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,217 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 44,217 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,897 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 BYA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BYA, 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 BYA registered?

KM13 BYA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is KM13 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM13 BYA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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