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KU62 PTZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,540 mi
Last recorded162,540 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 PTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 162,540 miles

Exhaust rear heatshield loose

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 162,540 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Exhaust rear heatshield loose

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 157,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 157,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 142,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly binding

Fail 26 Jan 2024 142,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on inner edge 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 130,964 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 130,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 121,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 114,840 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 107,317 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 99,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 99,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,721 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 73,932 miles

Rear tyres worn to tread depth indicators

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,439 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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KU62 PTZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 KU62 PTZ, 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

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What year was KU62 PTZ registered?

KU62 PTZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2013.

Is KU62 PTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU62 PTZ 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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