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KS62 KOU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,863 mi
Last recorded73,863 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS62 KOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 73,863 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 73,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 68,602 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 62,616 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 62,610 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 59,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipe/ferrules/hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking slightly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,183 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2020 54,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Cover/Trays Fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 49,891 miles

Various Engine covers/Trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Dec 2019 49,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Various Engine covers/Trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 43,442 miles

Engine Cover/ Tray Fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2018 43,442 miles

Engine Cover/ Tray Fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 37,273 miles

Engine cover/Tray Fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 30,686 miles

Engine cover/ Tray Fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2017 30,686 miles

Engine cover/ Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 24,743 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Tray 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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KS62 KOU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KOU, 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 KOU registered?

KS62 KOU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2013.

Is KS62 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS62 KOU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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