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KN13 SYC

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,436 mi
Last recorded136,436 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 136,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 125,345 miles

Offside Front Day time running lamp has damage.

Fail 8 Jan 2025 125,344 miles

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

Offside Front Day time running lamp has damage.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 106,785 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 106,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad wear indicator warning!

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 90,364 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 81,888 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 81,860 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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,593 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 105,725 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,028 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 47,740 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,765 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,086 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 SYC 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 SYC, 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

How do I check the history of KN13 SYC?

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What year was KN13 SYC registered?

KN13 SYC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2013.

Is KN13 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN13 SYC 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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