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KS62 XAU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,224 mi
Last recorded183,224 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 183,224 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 172,563 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 161,381 miles

Diesel emissions test won't pick up accelerations too clean.

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 160,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn ,nail and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn ,nail and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 146,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor contact area on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 123,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 107,265 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive possibly dmae to intercooler(advise diagnosis) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked(accident damage) (0.1 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front slight collision damage to front grille and intercooler assy(advise rectification)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin thinner than n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 107,256 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive possibly dmae to intercooler(advise diagnosis) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked(accident damage) (0.1 (b))

Front slight collision damage to front grille and intercooler assy(advise rectification)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner and outer edges advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin thinner than n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,072 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 87,068 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 58,676 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,335 miles

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

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 XAU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

KS62 XAU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2013.

Is KS62 XAU safe to buy?

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