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LS63 VTM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,128 mi
Last recorded152,128 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 152,128 miles

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

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

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))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heat shield loose

Pass 9 Apr 2025 140,664 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 136,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 136,611 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 129,812 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 129,812 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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 118,617 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 104,216 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 87,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,765 miles

under trays & engine cover fitted as standard

Pass 5 Mar 2018 65,000 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,408 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner tread. 205/55/r16-91v

Fail 15 Aug 2017 29,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16-91v (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16-91v (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner tread. 205/55/r16-91v

Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,777 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 VTM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LS63 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

LS63 VTM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2013.

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