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A5 UKO

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,878 mi
Last recorded180,878 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 180,878 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 167,270 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 154,936 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 154,933 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 137,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 135,053 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 134,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2020 121,388 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 121,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 121,345 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure sill damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,348 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 79,434 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,987 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inside edge(both sides)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 51,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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 UKO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 A5 UKO, 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 UKO registered?

A5 UKO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is A5 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 UKO 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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