CarVerify

Free Car Check

KY13 SYJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,218 mi
Last recorded90,218 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 90,218 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 90,218 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 85,830 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour slightly (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour slightly (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,965 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 79,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 72,410 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 66,769 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 60,975 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 56,153 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 47,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 39,105 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 31,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,442 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KY13 SYJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SYJ, 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

How do I check the history of KY13 SYJ?

You can check the full history of KY13 SYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KY13 SYJ registered?

KY13 SYJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is KY13 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY13 SYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY13 SYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KY13 SYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.