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5 UAL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,911 mi
Last recorded102,911 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 UAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 102,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 97,542 miles

Parking brake performance only just passed.

Pass 24 Jul 2024 91,768 miles

Slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 22 Jul 2024 91,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,691 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 78,691 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 72,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,516 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint gaitor slightly deteriorared

Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,608 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,873 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,543 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,127 miles

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

Tyres worn on edges and have stone cuts in them.

Under body trays fitted.

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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5 UAL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 5 UAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5 UAL registered?

5 UAL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 2013.

Is 5 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 UAL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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