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KS62 JYU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,840 mi
Last recorded129,840 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS62 JYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 129,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 119,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 119,883 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 91,520 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 79,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS WORN VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 79,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high AIM TOO HIGH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/F TYRE CUT TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 71,539 miles

Rear subframe slighty corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,400 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,130 miles

all tyres on 3mm / wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,541 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 47,541 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,027 miles

VARIOUS BODYWORK MARKS/DAMAGE.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 41,027 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

VARIOUS BODYWORK MARKS/DAMAGE.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 36,340 miles

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

Front OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TYRES CUTS TO SIDE WALL.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM TREAD STRONG ADVISE/RUN FLAT DAMAGE. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 36,340 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release SEAT BELT LOCKING CLIP (5.2.5a)

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

Front OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TYRES CUTS TO SIDE WALL.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM TREAD STRONG ADVISE/RUN FLAT DAMAGE. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,630 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED SLIGHTLY.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES/CRACKING,CUTS STRONG ADVISE.

O/S/R TYRE SIGNS OF RUN-FLAT DAMAGE/BECOMING LOW TREAD

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

Fail 18 Jan 2016 30,630 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED SLIGHTLY.

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. O/S AND N/S (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES/CRACKING,CUTS STRONG ADVISE.

O/S/R TYRE SIGNS OF RUN-FLAT DAMAGE/BECOMING LOW TREAD

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

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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KS62 JYU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KS62 JYU, 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 KS62 JYU registered?

KS62 JYU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2013.

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The MOT history for KS62 JYU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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