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KN13 ARU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,486 mi
Last recorded213,486 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN13 ARU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 213,486 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 192,172 miles

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

Offside Front DRIVING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAY DAMAGED

slight damage on n/s/r lamp lens

Fail 30 Mar 2022 191,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road CRACKED (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

BONNET SAFE CATCH STIFF

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

Front HEADLIGHT LEVEL SENSOR DAMAGED

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

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

Offside Front DRIVING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGED, SPLITTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAY DAMAGED

Pass 12 Apr 2021 178,703 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front DRIVING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning SUGGEST REPAIR (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED SUGGEST REPLACEMENT JUST IN LIMIT (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 178,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE EFFORT 64KG NEARSIDE 134KG NO LOCK UP BOTH BRAKES

Offside Front DRIVING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning SUGGEST REPAIR (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED SUGGEST REPLACEMENT JUST IN LIMIT (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 171,056 miles

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

Nearside Front has a odd rim

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 11 May 2019 145,698 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.7mm ( Suggest replacement ) (5.2.3 (e))

Undetected peak on emissions test

Fail 7 May 2019 145,535 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On the inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm ( Suggest replacement ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.7mm ( Suggest replacement ) (5.2.3 (e))

Undetected peak on emissions test

Pass 11 May 2018 117,450 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 117,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 90,773 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 89,722 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both the front tyres are worn bald on the outer edges

offside front tyre is beginning to split on the inner side wall

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,375 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 63,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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KN13 ARU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KN13 ARU, 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 KN13 ARU registered?

KN13 ARU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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