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AU63 ZVN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

156,225 mi
Last recorded156,225 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 ZVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 156,225 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 156,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 144,725 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 144,722 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 133,874 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 133,872 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 124,684 miles

osf running light half light source not working

Fail 27 Sep 2021 124,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

osf running light half light source not working

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,750 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 119,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 107,761 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 107,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Deep cuts in front tyres

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 87,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 71,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 50,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has outer wall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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 ZVN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ZVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU63 ZVN registered?

AU63 ZVN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is AU63 ZVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 ZVN shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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