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K5 UGU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,603 mi
Last recorded99,603 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 UGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 99,603 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 83,518 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 73,230 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 65,168 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 65,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 53,622 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 40,174 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,788 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 33,556 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bold inner and outer edges

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 18,153 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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K5 UGU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 K5 UGU, 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 K5 UGU registered?

K5 UGU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2013.

Is K5 UGU safe to buy?

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