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KW13 ZYM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,622 mi
Last recorded132,622 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW13 ZYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 132,622 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have more than normal play but not excessive enough to cause a fault (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil seep at steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Loose electrical cable dangling in drivers view

Fail 17 Jun 2025 132,622 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Brake fluid looks green/blue when light shone through cannister (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OSF headlamp beam obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF lower suspension arm ball joint has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have more than normal play but not excessive enough to cause a fault (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil seep at steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Loose electrical cable dangling in drivers view

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

Fail 3 May 2025 132,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2024 111,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 111,004 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,538 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 75,293 miles

Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 75,290 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 56,946 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 56,946 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 42,630 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 37,084 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 32,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,744 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 20,001 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 ZYM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

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

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