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KY13 RYH

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,775 mi
Last recorded178,775 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY13 RYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 178,775 miles

Airbag light does not illuminate

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

SRS fault warning message on dash

Fail 28 Oct 2025 178,775 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 160,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 146,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 146,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 131,483 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 131,483 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 116,162 miles

Covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ends nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ends nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 116,162 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ends nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ends nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 104,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear inner wing brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 93,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 93,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 86,611 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 73,710 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 73,710 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 68,599 miles

Both Rear tyres On Legal Limit 1.6ml-1.7ml in places. Need Replacing asap

NSF Tyre Worn On Edges but meets criteria over the centre 3/4 of the tyre

Parking brake effort only just met, Park brake needs adjustment / servicing

Fail 18 Mar 2017 68,599 miles

Both Rear tyres On Legal Limit 1.6ml-1.7ml in places. Need Replacing asap

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NSF Tyre Worn On Edges but meets criteria over the centre 3/4 of the tyre

Parking brake effort only just met, Park brake needs adjustment / servicing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 52,069 miles

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

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

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 RYH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RYH, 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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KY13 RYH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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