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KS62 ZYV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,946 mi
Last recorded83,946 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 83,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2026 83,944 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and has cuts in tread and side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 81,025 miles

Nearside front,offside front,and nearside rear tyre valves deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 80,946 miles

Rear Sub-frame fractured O/S/R above the front lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F, O/S/F & N/S/R tyre valves deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 78,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F N/S/F and N/S/R tyre valves deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 78,800 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F N/S/F and N/S/R tyre valves deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 76,723 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 76,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,518 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,856 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 56,246 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 50,044 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 48,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 46,676 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,045 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW + FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,991 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 ZYV 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 75%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV?

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What year was KS62 ZYV registered?

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

Is KS62 ZYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS62 ZYV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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