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KW13 RDU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,141 mi
Last recorded131,141 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 131,141 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 128,365 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 122,877 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 117,988 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 117,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall tyre cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,633 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 99,633 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,261 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 76,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,903 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,090 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 69,090 miles

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 64,621 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2017 46,951 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 29,181 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 RDU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

KW13 RDU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is KW13 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW13 RDU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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