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CSK 282

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,504 mi
Last recorded149,504 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSK 282
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 149,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 136,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,511 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Parking Brake Efficiency only just met requirements

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 5 Aug 2022 121,510 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Parking Brake Efficiency only just met requirements

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,894 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))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 3 Nov 2020 102,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip-beam shows no beam image - possible bulb in wrong /insecure (4.1.2 (c))

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

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))

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

both rear parking brake efficiencies low

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 29 Oct 2019 88,353 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Fail 28 Oct 2019 88,349 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,419 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

sills covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2016 59,231 miles

sills covered not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2016 59,231 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

sills covered not allowing full inspection

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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CSK 282 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CSK 282, 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 CSK 282 registered?

CSK 282 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is CSK 282 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSK 282 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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