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LR63 YLU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,609 mi
Last recorded133,609 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR63 YLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 133,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 May 2026 133,592 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 124,375 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 124,371 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 114,173 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 114,117 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running lamp smashed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear cracked lamp cluster

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

day time running lamps inop

Pass 24 May 2023 104,889 miles

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

Nearside Front dlr inop also lens broken

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

Offside Front dlr inop

under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2022 93,850 miles

Front both day running lamps inop

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

Nearside Front day running lamp lense broken

Nearside Front slight play at wheel unable detect fault

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray fitted

Fail 30 May 2022 93,850 miles

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

Front both day running lamps inop

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

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

Nearside Front day running lamp lense broken

Nearside Front slight play at wheel unable detect fault

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,343 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 86,343 miles

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 Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2020 78,682 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 67,115 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 67,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (225/ 45 r17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/ 45 r17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 4.5mm & slight cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 54,511 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,584 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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LR63 YLU 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 62.5%.

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 YLU, 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 LR63 YLU registered?

LR63 YLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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