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KW13 PPK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,440 mi
Last recorded163,440 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW13 PPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 163,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 133,808 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 127,311 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 127,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 121,944 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 110,021 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 109,916 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 98,571 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 88,125 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,763 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 54,431 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly scuffed

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly scuffed

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,183 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 PPK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 PPK, 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 PPK registered?

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

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