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KV13 VBX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,636 mi
Last recorded129,636 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 VBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 129,636 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged but function not impaired

offside rear light cluster slightly damaged but function not impaired

Pass 19 Apr 2025 114,766 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside front daytime running lamp not working pre 1st march 2018

nearside rear light cluster cracked but function not impaired

offside rear light cluster cracked but function not impaired

Pass 22 Apr 2024 102,934 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

nearside rear light cluster damaged but function not impaired

offside rear light cluster damaged but function not impaiired

Pass 25 Nov 2022 84,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 74,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2020 66,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undretrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2019 52,314 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2018 42,703 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2018 42,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,813 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim. (4.2.A.1a)

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 VBX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

KV13 VBX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is KV13 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV13 VBX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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