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GL63 VNM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,608 mi
Last recorded130,608 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL63 VNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 130,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front DRL is inop

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 1.7mm and bald on edge - almost at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front seat belt buckle plastic trim/cover is missing

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 130,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both most front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm need attention asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil level low

Pass 4 Jan 2025 114,549 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 112,351 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 112,293 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 104,014 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,711 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,227 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,918 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 64,534 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,716 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,270 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2016 29,062 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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GL63 VNM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL63 VNM, 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 GL63 VNM registered?

GL63 VNM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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