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RK13 CYH

2013 Mercedes-benz 250

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,284 mi
Last recorded182,284 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz 25065,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 CYH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 182,284 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 182,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 163,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 163,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 141,494 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 122,106 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 95,765 miles

Body damage to front

Both front side windows are tinted

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 95,764 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Body damage to front

Both front side windows are tinted

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 78,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts to outer sidewall and tread wearing low outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,993 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 62,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 47,018 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged Outer rim edges damaged in various places (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Outer side wall showing some bad damage in various areas.

Offside Front Inner Inner side wall showing couple of areas of bad damage / cuts

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear tyres starting to wear low on tread. 2.0/2.5mm avg left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 31,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.6b)

slight damage to near side rear tyre wal

Fail 9 Feb 2016 31,952 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.6b)

slight damage to near side rear tyre wal

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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RK13 CYH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 250 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 65,758 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 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK13 CYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK13 CYH registered?

RK13 CYH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is RK13 CYH safe to buy?

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