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KV13 LYW

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,455 mi
Last recorded97,455 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 97,455 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 94,237 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 90,530 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,177 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,440 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 81,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,698 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,738 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 73,738 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2018 68,454 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 62,007 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 48,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2017 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2016 40,574 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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KV13 LYW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 KV13 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

KV13 LYW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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The MOT history for KV13 LYW 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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