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LK63 ZDZ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,937 mi
Last recorded111,937 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK63 ZDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 111,937 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front arch liner damaged and slightly insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 111,781 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,504 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 Jan 2025 102,498 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Feb 2024 100,158 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Feb 2024 100,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Feb 2023 94,413 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 88,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 83,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 83,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,508 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,143 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 59,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,206 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 44,100 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,485 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 21,404 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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LK63 ZDZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LK63 ZDZ, 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 LK63 ZDZ registered?

LK63 ZDZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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