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AK63 SFZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,765 mi
Last recorded123,765 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 SFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 123,765 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 123,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 113,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 107,874 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,919 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,871 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 94,903 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 90,592 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking + uneven wear / NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + uneven wear + WORN SMOOTH on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking + uneven wear / NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 5 Nov 2018 90,592 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high PRS: BOTH adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking + uneven wear / NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + uneven wear + WORN SMOOTH on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking + uneven wear / NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,386 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,259 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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AK63 SFZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK63 SFZ, 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 AK63 SFZ registered?

AK63 SFZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2013.

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