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KT13 VUW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,213 mi
Last recorded124,213 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT13 VUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 124,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 122,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose blistering under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 122,753 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose blistering under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 120,379 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near to flexy hose (slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 116,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 112,038 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 112,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 107,072 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 99,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,745 miles

did not trigger smoke meter

Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 49,193 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 VUW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

KT13 VUW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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