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LR63 YKN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,870 mi
Last recorded116,870 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR63 YKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 116,870 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 116,840 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light intensity low ? (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 112,009 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 112,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 107,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,723 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 98,723 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 90,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2021 83,324 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 83,324 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,288 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 75,871 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 707,416 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,184 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,067 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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LR63 YKN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LR63 YKN, 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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LR63 YKN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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