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KT13 GUW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,254 mi
Last recorded57,254 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT13 GUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 57,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nearside reverse lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 55,736 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 53,608 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 51,489 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 49,145 miles

Nearside Front washer jet incomplete

Pass 30 Jan 2021 46,666 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 46,661 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 44,320 miles

corrosion in some brake pipes ,limited vision

front pads getting low ,limited vision on inner pads ,lip on front discs

Fail 3 Jan 2020 44,320 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

corrosion in some brake pipes ,limited vision

front pads getting low ,limited vision on inner pads ,lip on front discs

Pass 3 Jan 2019 41,225 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn off on edges

Offside Front brake pipe corroded (limited vision due to plastic coating )

Offside Rear tyre perished

front discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2018 37,334 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 37,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 30,656 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inside face split/cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 22,380 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 GUW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

KT13 GUW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2013.

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The MOT history for KT13 GUW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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