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LS10 UFO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,349 mi
Last recorded128,349 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 UFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 128,349 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 128,347 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 121,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around where sub frame mounts to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 121,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around where sub frame mounts to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 113,711 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 113,709 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 106,449 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,640 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 99,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,663 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,342 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

cut in nearside front tyre no cords or ply visable

Fail 24 Sep 2020 82,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

cut in nearside front tyre no cords or ply visable

Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 38,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 38,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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LS10 UFO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LS10 UFO, 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 LS10 UFO registered?

LS10 UFO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is LS10 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS10 UFO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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