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KV13 ZYX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,291 mi
Last recorded149,291 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 ZYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 149,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 146,489 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 146,489 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 139,358 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inside edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inside edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,648 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 115,988 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 12,611 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 112,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 106,847 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 106,822 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Worn On Inner Edge And Starting To Split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 95,483 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 80,398 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,116 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 ZYX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc 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 ZYX, 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.

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What year was KV13 ZYX registered?

KV13 ZYX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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