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LT13 KPP

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,811 mi
Last recorded97,811 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 KPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,811 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 97,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 90,046 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 90,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 87,116 miles

n/s front tyre worn

Fail 11 Oct 2023 87,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

n/s front tyre worn

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,953 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 83,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,582 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 79,582 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 76,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,467 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 72,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,322 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,259 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,275 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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LT13 KPP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LT13 KPP, 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 LT13 KPP registered?

LT13 KPP is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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