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LS63 KNH

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,544 mi
Last recorded188,544 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS63 KNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 188,544 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 188,499 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 186,681 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 182,317 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 182,317 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 174,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

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

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2023 174,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2022 166,476 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 158,626 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 142,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 129,370 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 112,571 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 112,571 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,999 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 95,999 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,467 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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LS63 KNH 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 68.8%.

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 KNH, 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 KNH registered?

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

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