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KS62 ZYU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS62 ZYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 96,694 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 96,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 89,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,128 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 82,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 75,041 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 75,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 67,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 60,201 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 54,551 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,109 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,279 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 34,827 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 34,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 28,354 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 28,354 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZYU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS62 ZYU?

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What year was KS62 ZYU registered?

KS62 ZYU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2013.

Is KS62 ZYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS62 ZYU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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