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A23 JPH

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 JPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 98,893 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 98,892 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,491 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 69,726 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 59,666 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 33,072 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 33,072 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 31,337 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 31,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on both edges. cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 26,620 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 20,498 miles

offside front tyre side wall slightly perished

offside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Fail 28 Feb 2017 20,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre side wall slightly perished

offside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,811 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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A23 JPH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A23 JPH, 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 A23 JPH registered?

A23 JPH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is A23 JPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 JPH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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