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KW13 SBO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,506 mi
Last recorded62,506 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 62,506 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 62,505 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 61,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are slightly lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower under trays fitted .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge 205/55r16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to the limit 2mm 205/55r16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge .205/55r16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to the limit 2mm 205/55r16. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 58,581 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin the front brake pads inner pads wearing thin . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower under trays fitted .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to the limit . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges 205/55r16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to the limit .205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 55,919 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2022 50,298 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2021 47,913 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 46,172 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 41,860 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,721 miles

Various covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,818 miles

All tyres perished/cracked

Both front tyres scrubbed on edges, both rear scrubbed on inner edges

Little reserve on handbrake

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 SBO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBO, 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 SBO registered?

KW13 SBO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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