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KN13 AWA

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,747 mi
Last recorded126,747 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN13 AWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 126,747 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 126,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 122,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underside, spreading along belly plates, source hidden (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 122,809 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))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside, spreading along belly plates, source hidden (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 119,296 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 119,296 miles

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

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

Failed parking brake test at 12%. pass is 16% minimum. low effort on the off side

Pass 5 May 2023 110,989 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 95,517 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 95,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2021 79,113 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 69,648 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall, tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 44,513 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,175 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 29,213 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 29,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40 18 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on edges

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 AWA 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 KN13 AWA, 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 AWA registered?

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

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