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AB11 GWB

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,725 mi
Last recorded74,725 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 GWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 74,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 69,491 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 69,491 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 65,193 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 65,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,357 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 58,353 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 56,353 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 51,958 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,297 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

front inner brakepads near legal limit

Fail 20 Dec 2017 47,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

front inner pads near legal limit

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,960 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 64,960 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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AB11 GWB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AB11 GWB, 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 AB11 GWB registered?

AB11 GWB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is AB11 GWB safe to buy?

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