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LY63 BXA

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,023 mi
Last recorded125,023 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY63 BXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 125,023 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 122,823 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 122,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play +lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play +lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 122,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play +lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play +lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 113,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 102,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Condition of sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,154 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 83,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,612 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,090 miles

Nearside Front UNDER SEAT WIRING BRACKET SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4MM TREAD. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

WINDSCREN STONE CHIPPED.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 58,090 miles

Nearside Front UNDER SEAT WIRING BRACKET SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4MM TREAD. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

WINDSCREN STONE CHIPPED.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 41,931 miles

ADVISE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (3.5.1i)

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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LY63 BXA 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY63 BXA, 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 LY63 BXA registered?

LY63 BXA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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