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KN13 DXF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,745 mi
Last recorded116,745 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 116,745 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 107,982 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 107,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 107,915 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm fractured Subframe rear on offside corroded and cracked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres outer edges have uneven wear suspect tracking out

Pass 19 Sep 2024 98,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 86,073 miles

Front front undertrays fitted. Unable to check fully

Fail 20 Sep 2023 86,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front undertrays fitted. Unable to check fully

Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,980 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 64,680 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 64,680 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Wall Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,540 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,615 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 44,615 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 39,055 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,757 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,803 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 DXF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 DXF, 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 KN13 DXF registered?

KN13 DXF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is KN13 DXF safe to buy?

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