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A12 XUK

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,667 mi
Last recorded85,667 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 85,667 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 64,422 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 53,405 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 53,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 49,489 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 30,461 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 28,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 25,851 miles

Both front tyres have cuts on side wall but not reaching cords or ply.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 23,097 miles

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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A12 XUK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 65,983 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 A12 XUK, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 XUK registered?

A12 XUK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is A12 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 XUK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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