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KR13 DLD

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,117 mi
Last recorded138,117 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR13 DLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 138,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 138,117 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Apr 2024 124,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 110,015 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 110,013 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL PIPE TO FLEXABLE HOSE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ARM BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE LEAKING FLUID. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,123 miles

rear brake pads approx 75% worn front pads approx 50% worn

Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,889 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 57,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2018 45,475 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 45,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,180 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,806 miles

Both front tyres slight cracking at sidewalls.

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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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KR13 DLD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KR13 DLD, 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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KR13 DLD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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