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KW13 KZD

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,512 mi
Last recorded160,512 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW13 KZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 160,512 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 154,175 miles

Anti slip pad missing off Parking brake pedal /lever

Brake pedal wearing smooth Some bobbles on pedal missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 154,175 miles

Anti slip pad missing off Parking brake pedal /lever

Brake pedal wearing smooth Some bobbles on pedal missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 136,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Wet Test

Fail 23 Jan 2024 136,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Wet Test

Pass 22 Feb 2023 123,508 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 123,468 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine breather hose missing

Engine coolant level low

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,242 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,301 miles

Nearside and offside windscreen wiper deteriorating

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,596 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 72,596 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged exposing ply/cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,778 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 60,778 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 48,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 31,857 miles

Rear rear pads low

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 KZD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KZD, 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 KZD registered?

KW13 KZD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2013.

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