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KY13 JZP

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,360 mi
Last recorded89,360 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY13 JZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 89,360 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 87,202 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 87,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/45/ZR17/94WXL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 245/40R17/91Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 73,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 63,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 61,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 61,334 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 57,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight leak of grease also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 57,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight leak of grease also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,924 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 52,924 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 44,203 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

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

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

Parking performance low 16%

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both just on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Zero emissions recoded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,490 miles

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

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

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,343 miles

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

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 22 Apr 2016 24,171 miles

Zero emissions recorded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 24,171 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Zero emissions recorded

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 JZP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JZP, 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 JZP registered?

KY13 JZP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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The MOT history for KY13 JZP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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