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KR13 PTU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,203 mi
Last recorded118,203 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR13 PTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 118,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 115,561 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2025 115,561 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2024 113,047 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 113,047 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2023 111,279 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 111,275 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 107,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 102,378 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,094 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,249 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,287 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 67,043 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 57,301 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 57,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 39,593 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 PTU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KR13 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

KR13 PTU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is KR13 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR13 PTU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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