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KN13 XAK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,134 mi
Last recorded109,134 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN13 XAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 109,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread, Tyre size 255/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 90,640 miles

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,968 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 73,783 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 70,257 miles

n/s/f daytime running light not working

Fail 7 Mar 2022 70,257 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

n/s/f daytime running light not working

Pass 2 Apr 2021 66,975 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel side skirting damaged .

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 64,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front O/S sill cover damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 64,958 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front O/S sill cover damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 59,228 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 59,225 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 Front Bumper insecure & Sharp Edge Bumper. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear Tail gate lamp lens damaged. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tail gate lamp lens damaged.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,368 miles

front bumper loose, near side

off side front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,725 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 48,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,856 miles

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

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 XAK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

KN13 XAK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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