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KW13 KZV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,879 mi
Last recorded116,879 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW13 KZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 116,879 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded and snapped.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 116,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. rear size fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust clamp corroded and snapped.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,934 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 106,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 106,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 98,032 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 98,028 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,798 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,617 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,608 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 53,665 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 52,129 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 41,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,878 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,013 miles

Front both tyres heavily worn on outer edges

engine bay covers and under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

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 KZV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KZV, 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 KZV registered?

KW13 KZV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 2013.

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