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KV13 CDE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,244 mi
Last recorded138,244 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 CDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 138,244 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2025 125,371 miles

wear in front discs /pads

Pass 19 Jan 2024 113,851 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 113,713 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working rear fog light not working and no tail tail light on dash (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured wheel cracked on inner sur face (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 99,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated beginning to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 83,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components

Fail 16 Nov 2020 72,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components

Pass 12 Nov 2019 60,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 36,188 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,139 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,591 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,255 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 23,255 miles

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

Nearside 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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KV13 CDE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 KV13 CDE, 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 KV13 CDE registered?

KV13 CDE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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