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LS63 KJE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,149 mi
Last recorded179,149 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS63 KJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 179,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 175,664 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 175,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK GAITER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CENTRE TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 171,862 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 171,861 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 165,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners removed from mirror. ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise correct front and rear number plates stuck over fixed number plates on vehicle.

Fail 14 Oct 2020 164,595 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners removed from mirror. ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 142,815 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 142,813 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 123,012 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,134 miles

Offside Front bald on outer edge

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,817 miles

Engine cover and under shield fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay area

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

Slight lip front brake discs

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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LS63 KJE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS63 KJE, 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 LS63 KJE registered?

LS63 KJE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is LS63 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS63 KJE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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