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KN13 FXL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,799 mi
Last recorded149,799 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 149,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 135,526 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 109,699 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,314 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,863 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2021 60,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2019 56,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,087 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2017 51,949 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 51,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 45,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low/bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 45,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low/bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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 FXL 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 78.6%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

KN13 FXL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2013.

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