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KM13 YCR

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,899 mi
Last recorded141,899 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 141,899 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 141,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall, cords exposed when under load. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2025 136,344 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake binding.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 130,578 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 127,405 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))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 127,399 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))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 124,403 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 124,403 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 119,381 miles

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

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage cover/boots deteriorated

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

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage cover/boots deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 119,381 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage cover/boots deteriorated

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

Offside Front anti-roll bar linkage cover/boots deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear park brake requires attention. slow to release also

Pass 28 Jul 2020 114,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' offside front (8.3.1d)

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,683 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,378 miles

advisory both front tyres are wearing outer edges

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

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 YCR 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 YCR, 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 KM13 YCR registered?

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

Is KM13 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM13 YCR 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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