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KS62 VDY

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,593 mi
Last recorded85,593 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 85,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamp fractured

Pass 17 Jul 2024 82,865 miles

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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,199 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 77,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm& slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,974 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,104 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 67,331 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,307 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 67,307 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 66,023 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r hand brake cable bracket broken

child booster seat fitted

underbody chassic covers

Fail 4 Feb 2020 66,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f loer front control arm bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r hand brake cable bracket broken

child booster seat fitted

underbody chassic covers

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,682 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear childseat fitted in back

Pass 2 Feb 2018 48,077 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,470 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,128 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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KS62 VDY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KS62 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

KS62 VDY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 February 2013.

Is KS62 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS62 VDY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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