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KN13 AWV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,226 mi
Last recorded118,226 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 118,226 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2026 118,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 109,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm of tread/ nail /starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm of tread/ starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 109,482 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm of tread/ nail /starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm of tread/ starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 62,852 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 52,168 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 52,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 51,770 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2022 51,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,768 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 39,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 33,871 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 28,317 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 21,779 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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KN13 AWV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AWV, 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 AWV registered?

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

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