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KT13 ELJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,844 mi
Last recorded77,844 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT13 ELJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 77,844 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw. ()

Undertrays cover both front to rear brake pipes,so condition cannot be assessed.

Pass 18 Feb 2025 73,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 69,109 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 64,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 61,523 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner alloy welded

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,122 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,358 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,381 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,988 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 22,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake wear light on dash

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

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

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

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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KT13 ELJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KT13 ELJ, 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 KT13 ELJ registered?

KT13 ELJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is KT13 ELJ safe to buy?

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