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KS13 JHE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,559 mi
Last recorded115,559 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS13 JHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 115,559 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 115,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jan 2024

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,227 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,582 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 67,544 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 61,566 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 52,603 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 52,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 41,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in centre tread pattern but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,322 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 24,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 JHE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JHE, 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 JHE registered?

KS13 JHE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2013.

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