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AE63 CSO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,884 mi
Last recorded142,884 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 CSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 142,884 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 141,233 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 141,229 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 138,178 miles

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

emissions only just met

Fail 25 Sep 2024 138,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

emissions only just met

Pass 26 Sep 2023 134,687 miles

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))

emission requirements only just met

parking brake requirements only just met ( N/S )

Pass 30 Aug 2022 128,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 115,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 103,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 92,641 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 92,641 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 80,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,047 miles

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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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AE63 CSO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE63 CSO, 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 AE63 CSO registered?

AE63 CSO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is AE63 CSO safe to buy?

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