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KV13 MKZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,575 mi
Last recorded92,575 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 MKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 92,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 91,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 89,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 89,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 86,355 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 66,270 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 61,074 miles

vehicle has under trays which cover some areas from inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,274 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,882 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,615 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,407 miles

Rear tyres low tread

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 MKZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MKZ, 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

How do I check the history of KV13 MKZ?

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What year was KV13 MKZ registered?

KV13 MKZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is KV13 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV13 MKZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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