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LT13 UBF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,518 mi
Last recorded118,518 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 UBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 118,518 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 118,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 118,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust flexi joint slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2022 108,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Jun 2022 108,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jun 2021 102,094 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,997 miles

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 14 May 2019 72,514 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 67,491 miles

Accident damage to n/s rear

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,492 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 45,249 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (3.5.1i)

engine bay covers & undertrays fitted

front brake pads approx 75% worn & rears approx 50% worn

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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LT13 UBF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LT13 UBF, 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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LT13 UBF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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