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KR13 DSE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,536 mi
Last recorded93,536 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR13 DSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 93,536 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 93,473 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached front arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,528 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 81,134 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe covered in grease

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Offside Front brake pipe covered in grease

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Fail 14 Nov 2023 81,134 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe covered in grease

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Offside Front brake pipe covered in grease

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake binding (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,029 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 75,027 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,895 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,769 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,670 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 49,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 42,776 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,838 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 27,760 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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KR13 DSE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR13 DSE registered?

KR13 DSE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is KR13 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR13 DSE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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