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KY13 SLU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,719 mi
Last recorded136,719 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY13 SLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 136,719 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 136,719 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested as suspension arm bracket corroded and insecured both sides (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability both side corroded plus both rear upper suspension arm attachment adrift (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2024 125,434 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 121,810 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 121,810 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 110,341 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2021 101,487 miles

Offside Front windscreen wiper deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,295 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 27 Aug 2019 83,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,167 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 72,167 miles

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

Position lamp not working near side front (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working off side front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,360 miles

engine warning light is on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,597 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 38,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour Blue (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

osf tyre has cracking and wearing inner edge

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 SLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 KY13 SLU, 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 KY13 SLU registered?

KY13 SLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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