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KY13 SKX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,587 mi
Last recorded58,587 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 58,587 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front lower suspension arm front arm inner bushes deteriorating

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 56,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 56,165 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Various rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2024 53,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Minor chips & scratches to windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2023 49,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Minor chips & scratches to windscreen.

Pass 24 Feb 2022 44,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 33,392 miles

Reduced effort recorded at O/S parking brake

Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,651 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2016 19,442 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 SKX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 KY13 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

KY13 SKX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is KY13 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY13 SKX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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