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LT13 UEF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,431 mi
Last recorded131,431 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 131,431 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 122,840 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel slight inner rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

plastic covers fitted to underbody

Fail 26 Jan 2024 113,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel slight inner rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

plastic covers fitted to underbody

Pass 2 Feb 2023 106,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 106,558 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,062 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 85,296 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 83,373 miles

Both rear tyres low tread.

Pass 1 May 2018 71,712 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 71,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,143 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR PADS (3.5.1g)

FRONT TYRE'S SLIGHTLY WEARING ON EDGES

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR DISCS (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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LT13 UEF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UEF, 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 LT13 UEF registered?

LT13 UEF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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