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KP13 BCY

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,165 mi
Last recorded164,165 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP13 BCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 164,165 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 164,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 157,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 141,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is on 2mm inner edge is worn and tyre cracked due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Fail 27 Mar 2023 141,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is on 2mm inner edge is worn and tyre cracked due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of component's

Pass 25 Mar 2022 125,927 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,079 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 108,079 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 98,119 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 96,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front driving lamp broken

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 50,712 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Engine and under panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection on test

Nearside daytime running light not working

Offside front tyre cut inner side wall

Offside rear tyre wearing low

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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KP13 BCY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP13 BCY, 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 KP13 BCY registered?

KP13 BCY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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