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KW13 MTO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

214,031 mi
Last recorded214,031 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2025 214,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 204,389 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 204,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on the dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm balljoint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm balljoint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall has 2x large bulges present (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread has cords present (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad linings worn unevenly . hard to view inner pads 100% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak present, vehicle under shield present! hard to view 100% (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower bumper x2 drl lights not working

Front exhaust pipe flexi section deteriorating

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn smooth on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 181,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn , deep lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower drl not working

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower drl not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs deeply lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 181,325 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread worn on both edges , cords present on outer tyre edge!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn , deep lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower drl not working

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower drl not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs deeply lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 162,088 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 144,315 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 144,313 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 125,586 miles

engine under tray loose

Fail 29 Sep 2020 125,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine under tray loose

Pass 12 Sep 2019 101,837 miles

BOOT LID DAMAGED ( STILL SECURES )

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 52,596 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,198 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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KW13 MTO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MTO, 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 MTO registered?

KW13 MTO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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