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KN13 HBK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,011 mi
Last recorded127,011 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN13 HBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 127,011 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 127,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 111,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 95,088 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 80,312 miles

Front Upper Both front caster arm bushes deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Also heavily worn outer edge ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,175 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 69,175 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 65,890 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 57,793 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 57,793 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,786 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,683 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges close to cord

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 23,517 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slight damage to outer side wall

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 HBK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 HBK, 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 HBK registered?

KN13 HBK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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The MOT history for KN13 HBK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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