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KV13 TXF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,403 mi
Last recorded78,403 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 TXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 78,403 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 74,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 74,288 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 69,131 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Emissions too clean to register.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides, 1 yellow dot. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 13 Feb 2024 69,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edges! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Emissions too clean to register.

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides, 1 yellow dot. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 63,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 58,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light, change disks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. VERY CLOSE!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 58,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light, change disks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. VERY CLOSE!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 48,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And inner. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 43,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,930 miles

Advise Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,926 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 TXF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 TXF, 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 TXF?

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What year was KV13 TXF registered?

KV13 TXF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is KV13 TXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV13 TXF 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.

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