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KT13 VKU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,521 mi
Last recorded130,521 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT13 VKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 130,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 124,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 116,822 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 105,962 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 154,080 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 76,905 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,981 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 55,980 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 53,370 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 50,545 miles

Front wiper blades slight smearing

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 42,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 42,429 miles

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,426 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VKU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

KT13 VKU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2013.

Is KT13 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT13 VKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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