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KY63 YZE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

180,055 mi
Last recorded180,055 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY63 YZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 180,055 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 180,055 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 170,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge almost to cords 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 148,646 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 148,646 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,892 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 128,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord on inner edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed cannot be opened from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 113,967 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 113,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 161,138 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner treads

front brake discs very worn inner faces

Fail 8 Dec 2020 161,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding possible hand brake shoe lining de bonded (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner treads

front brake discs very worn inner faces

Pass 12 Dec 2019 143,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 143,646 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 74,508 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside and offside inner steering rack ends have slight play

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 18 Oct 2018 74,508 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside and offside inner steering rack ends have slight play

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,584 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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KY63 YZE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KY63 YZE, 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 KY63 YZE registered?

KY63 YZE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is KY63 YZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY63 YZE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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