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KV13 OJU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,066 mi
Last recorded70,066 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 70,066 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 67,361 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,758 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 63,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 60,147 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 56,499 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 56,484 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,322 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,900 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 50,900 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,608 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,715 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 OJU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

KV13 OJU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is KV13 OJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV13 OJU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV13 OJU have outstanding finance?

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