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KS13 LRU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,743 mi
Last recorded116,743 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 116,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wing damaged

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 116,743 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wing damaged

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 105,010 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 105,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 94,809 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 152,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 81,315 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 81,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,064 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,761 miles

Hand brake release handle damage

Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,500 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 42,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 35,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 28,323 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 LRU 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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

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

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