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FV63 KYC

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,476 mi
Last recorded148,476 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV63 KYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 148,476 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 148,476 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 146,638 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 145,712 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 145,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 143,395 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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 140,871 miles

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2019 137,222 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2018 133,465 miles

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

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

small chips on windscreen

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 22 Aug 2018 133,465 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

small chips on windscreen

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Sep 2017 128,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth and small cuts (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre clamp cracked

left front position warning on display, bulb working

Fail 11 Sep 2017 128,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth and small cuts (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust centre clamp cracked

left front position warning on display, bulb working

Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,236 miles

covers trays fitted

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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FV63 KYC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV63 KYC, 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 FV63 KYC registered?

FV63 KYC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2013.

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The MOT history for FV63 KYC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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