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KV13 NYY

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,260 mi
Last recorded173,260 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 173,260 miles

this vehicle has a recall

Pass 23 Nov 2024 169,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 169,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrect kick (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 161,617 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 161,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible been changed to led with no driver (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning light is flickering and less then 50% working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible been changed to led with no driver (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning light is flickering and less then 50% working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front front headlights have left hand kick

multipool light faults are showing on the dash

Pass 14 Nov 2022 156,409 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 156,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Where Marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Where Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 153,396 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 153,396 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 151,142 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 151,132 miles

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 May 2019 145,534 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 141,915 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 141,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS warning light on

Pass 24 May 2018 131,196 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 119,628 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

offside front tyre worn slightly thin

Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,106 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 95,842 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 95,836 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,168 miles

Nearside Rear backrest of seat not fully secured into all catches

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

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 NYY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NYY, 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 NYY registered?

KV13 NYY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is KV13 NYY safe to buy?

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