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MF13 UPA

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

209,122 mi
Last recorded209,122 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF13 UPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 209,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 196,250 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 196,217 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 179,124 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 162,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 143,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 125,113 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Metal brake line swelled. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front bumper has accident damage, but still secure at present.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster arm bush heavily split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 109,964 miles

Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2020 109,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 90,268 miles

Both front castor arm bushes starting to perish

Chip in windscreen

Front registration plate delaminating

Front wiper blades noisy / aged

Fail 5 Jan 2019 90,268 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front castor arm bushes starting to perish

Chip in windscreen

Front registration plate delaminating

Front wiper blades noisy / aged

Pass 20 Jan 2018 71,570 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 54,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,832 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 33,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MF13 UPA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MF13 UPA, 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 MF13 UPA registered?

MF13 UPA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2013.

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