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KV13 FRU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,872 mi
Last recorded127,872 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 FRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 127,872 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 118,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 112,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 112,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 99,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 99,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 86,286 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 86,284 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slow release mechanism (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,131 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 71,332 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,687 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,264 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,222 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 62,222 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,449 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 46,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FRU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FRU, 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 KV13 FRU registered?

KV13 FRU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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