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DS62 HKL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,166 mi
Last recorded102,166 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 HKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 102,166 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 95,458 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 91,546 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,423 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 80,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,070 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 75,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 60,898 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 60,898 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 43,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 41,791 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 41,791 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,232 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

damage to offside front bumper/arch.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,007 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DS62 HKL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS62 HKL, 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 DS62 HKL registered?

DS62 HKL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2013.

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