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KP13 NPV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,498 mi
Last recorded115,498 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP13 NPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 115,498 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2026 115,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2025 109,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 109,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 102,668 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp has small crack (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring for wheel speed sensor incorrectly fitted and pulling against brake hose. (1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wheel speed sensor lower shock absorber mounting bracket broken and wiring loose (1.6 (d))

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 2 Aug 2024 102,668 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp has small crack (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring for wheel speed sensor incorrectly fitted and pulling against brake hose. (1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wheel speed sensor lower shock absorber mounting bracket broken and wiring loose (1.6 (d))

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Aug 2023 96,728 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 96,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 91,246 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,359 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 67,528 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 43,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 28,607 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 25,388 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,615 miles

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

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 NPV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KP13 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

KP13 NPV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2013.

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