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KS13 JKE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

382,831 mi
Last recorded382,831 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS13 JKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 382,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 382,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 382,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 25 May 2024 375,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 367,691 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2023 367,686 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2022 353,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 332,579 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 309,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 289,422 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 244,023 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 242,264 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 214,692 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 190,935 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 164,595 miles

Brake pedal Anti-slip provision slightly worn

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 164,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on Outer-side shoulder - 205/55/R16 - 94W (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal Anti-slip provision slightly worn

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 140,735 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Sep 2017 135,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted. Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2017 108,941 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 84,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,672 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 66,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,837 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,916 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 19,866 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 JKE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 KS13 JKE, 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 JKE registered?

KS13 JKE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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