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13 FE

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,375 mi
Last recorded133,375 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 FE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 133,375 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 125,951 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 120,124 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 113,015 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,490 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,598 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,849 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,947 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 63,944 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,099 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,051 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,901 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 17,203 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,203 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 15,289 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 15,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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13 FE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 82,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 13 FE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 13 FE registered?

13 FE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is 13 FE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 13 FE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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