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KW13 FSP

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,403 mi
Last recorded172,403 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW13 FSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 172,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 16 Mar 2023 172,402 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 16 Nov 2021 164,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges wearing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges wearing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 153,958 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 153,958 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,913 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 112,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 89,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

runs to clean to get emissions reading

Fail 5 Apr 2017 89,373 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

runs to clean to get emissions reading

Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,036 miles

Front shocker feel weak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 73,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front shocker feel weak

both front tyres wearing unevenly

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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KW13 FSP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KW13 FSP, 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 KW13 FSP registered?

KW13 FSP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is KW13 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW13 FSP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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