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KP13 FRV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,928 mi
Last recorded147,928 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP13 FRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 147,928 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 147,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Chalked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 139,255 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2025 139,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2024 125,856 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 111,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 102,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 93,390 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight movement in wheel, but after careful inspection unable to detect where the movement is at this stage!

Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,582 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 69,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tead worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 56,509 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 28 Jan 2017 44,539 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,099 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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KP13 FRV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc 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 KP13 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

KP13 FRV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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