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KS13 LOD

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,752 mi
Last recorded108,752 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 108,752 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,074 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 94,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 70,922 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 70,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 59,967 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 59,967 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 52,924 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 52,924 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 45,749 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 45,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 36,709 miles

O/S rear tire has slight cut on the side wall

Under tray fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 36,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

O/S rear tire has slight cut on the side wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 27,803 miles

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

n/s/ paring brake weak needs adjusting or repair.

Pass 24 May 2016 17,740 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 LOD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LOD, 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 KS13 LOD registered?

KS13 LOD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is KS13 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS13 LOD shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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