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KU13 VSA

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,479 mi
Last recorded103,479 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU13 VSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 103,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also warning lamp illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel rim has been welded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

windscreen marked

Pass 16 May 2025 96,263 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen damaged by faulty wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a lip and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a lip and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a lip and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a lip and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 96,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut to cord on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen damaged by faulty wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a lip and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wire loose causing damage on front screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a lip and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a lip and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has a lip and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 84,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 72,605 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 72,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 68,842 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,252 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,440 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 58,303 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 52,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,572 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 37,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has deep cut, cords not exposed

Pass 27 Jan 2016 21,330 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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KU13 VSA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 KU13 VSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU13 VSA registered?

KU13 VSA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is KU13 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU13 VSA 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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