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A5 BTK

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests31 (26 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.9%

Mileage

102,936 mi
Last recorded102,936 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 BTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

26 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 102,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2026 137,630 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 99,933 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 128,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 97,022 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 97,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 125,902 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 92,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 122,604 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,707 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 90,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side of tyre 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side of tyre 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2022 117,017 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 87,544 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 86,141 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 116,290 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 116,290 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 108,287 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,713 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 94,597 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 70,846 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 85,652 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 85,652 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 67,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 77,560 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,079 miles

engine and floor coverings fitted obscuring some components

front wipers beginning to smear

Pass 12 Sep 2015 68,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Aug 2014 59,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 47,438 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,128 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,955 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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A5 BTK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.9%.

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 A5 BTK, 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 A5 BTK registered?

A5 BTK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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