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AU63 XCL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,191 mi
Last recorded132,191 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 XCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 132,191 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 123,242 miles

Parking brake release slow

Rear 13 pin socket not tested, pins corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2025 123,242 miles

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

Parking brake release slow

Rear 13 pin socket not tested, pins corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 116,642 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear 13 pin socket correded

Rear parking brake slow to release

Fail 5 Sep 2024 116,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Both sides, links detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear 13 pin socket correded

Rear parking brake slow to release

Pass 15 Sep 2023 110,682 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder moved

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 110,578 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder moved

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease leaking and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front small under vehicle tray insecure

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 1.5 mm

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise, possible brake (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge no tread pattern

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise, possible brake (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 104,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease leaking and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front small under vehicle tray insecure

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 1.5 mm

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise, possible brake (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge no tread pattern

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noise, possible brake (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 97,561 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,011 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 80,464 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 80,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,610 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 68,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 57,155 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 57,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,201 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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AU63 XCL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU63 XCL, 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 AU63 XCL registered?

AU63 XCL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2013.

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