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KV13 VCU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,280 mi
Last recorded93,280 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 93,280 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 90,758 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 89,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame fractured nsr and osr suspension arm attaching bracket detached (snapped) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 87,217 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 87,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 79,567 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 74,619 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,964 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 64,198 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 64,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs look very worn

Pass 28 Jan 2019 47,912 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,855 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 26,108 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 VCU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VCU, 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 VCU?

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What year was KV13 VCU registered?

KV13 VCU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2013.

Is KV13 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV13 VCU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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