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KT13 EWB

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,806 mi
Last recorded69,806 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT13 EWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 69,806 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever long travel.

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 65,275 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever long travel.

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 65,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever long travel.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Park brake lever long travel.

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 61,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Park brake lever long travel.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,656 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,401 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 48,285 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 48,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,912 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 36,487 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 36,487 miles

Road wheel fixing missing nearside front (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 31,754 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 31,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,415 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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KT13 EWB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KT13 EWB, 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 EWB registered?

KT13 EWB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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