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ML13 KBF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,624 mi
Last recorded117,624 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 KBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 117,624 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 109,985 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 109,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 100,192 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,984 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 77,044 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 77,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 67,740 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,839 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 44,091 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Dec 2017 30,860 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 20,245 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 16,114 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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ML13 KBF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 ML13 KBF, 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 ML13 KBF registered?

ML13 KBF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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