2013 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LS63 VPJ
2013 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 139,067 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LS63 VPJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 139,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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LS63 VPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (LS63 VPJ) between October 2016 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LS63 VPJ Mileage History
- 22/10/201646,841 mi
- 31/10/201764,215 mi+17,374 mi
- 31/10/201764,215 mi
- 27/10/201874,814 mi+10,599 mi
- 27/10/201874,814 mi
- 04/11/201982,367 mi+7,553 mi
- 07/11/201982,374 mi+7 mi
- 25/11/202083,757 mi+1,383 mi
- 15/11/202191,358 mi+7,601 mi
- 15/11/202191,358 mi
- 11/08/202295,517 mi+4,159 mi
- 15/08/202295,622 mi+105 mi
- 01/08/2023108,305 mi+12,683 mi
- 01/08/2023108,307 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/2024117,117 mi+8,810 mi
- 16/07/2025126,473 mi+9,356 mi
- 16/07/2025126,473 mi
- 29/06/2026139,067 mi+12,594 mi
Average of roughly 9,523 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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