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KY13 JWJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,425 mi
Last recorded54,425 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY13 JWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 54,425 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 53,059 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Signs of engine oil leak on engine oil sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 52,884 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 52,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2353519y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm 2553019y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 51,765 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 49,673 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 49,001 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 46,492 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 46,490 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 44,230 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 40,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 40,266 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 37,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,976 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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KY13 JWJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KY13 JWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY13 JWJ registered?

KY13 JWJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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