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KW13 LBG

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,450 mi
Last recorded143,450 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 143,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 134,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 119,524 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 118,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,595 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake efficiency low.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to the limit, nearside and offside, rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 106,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake efficiency low.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to the limit, nearside and offside, rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,711 miles

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))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 101,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 92,289 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 84,352 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,622 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,830 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,778 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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 LBG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 KW13 LBG, 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

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What year was KW13 LBG registered?

KW13 LBG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2013.

Is KW13 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW13 LBG 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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