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LP62 YSX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,652 mi
Last recorded170,652 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP62 YSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 170,652 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2024 170,652 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 150,564 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,729 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2022 132,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 120,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2019 114,969 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 106,818 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 96,525 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 58,798 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 58,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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LP62 YSX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LP62 YSX, 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 LP62 YSX registered?

LP62 YSX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 February 2013.

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