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KS63 LTU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,048 mi
Last recorded272,048 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS63 LTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 272,048 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays and skirts fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2022 256,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 227,435 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 227,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 196,256 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade insecure

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

Offside Front wiper insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2020 196,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade insecure

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

Offside Front wiper insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2019 165,693 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 165,462 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes over the rear axle excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 131,884 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2018 131,884 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2017 96,368 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 57,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KS63 LTU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KS63 LTU, 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 KS63 LTU registered?

KS63 LTU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2013.

Is KS63 LTU safe to buy?

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