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KS13 AXW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,431 mi
Last recorded83,431 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS13 AXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 83,431 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 78,949 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 78,948 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 71,203 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 66,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 63,225 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,568 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 51,211 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,850 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 40,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 34,855 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 34,855 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 29,694 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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KS13 AXW 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 76.9%.

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 KS13 AXW, 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 KS13 AXW registered?

KS13 AXW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is KS13 AXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS13 AXW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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