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AB13 DUK

2013 Mercedes-benz Cla

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,556 mi
Last recorded124,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cla64,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB13 DUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCla
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 124,556 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

covers restricting inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2026 124,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

covers restricting inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2025 114,128 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2025 114,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2024 101,516 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 101,516 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamps missing/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2023 91,703 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,785 miles

both front tyres 80% worn

Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,755 miles

emission test wont register

Fail 21 Jul 2021 71,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

emission test wont register

Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,373 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 52,649 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 52,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,816 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,947 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,064 miles

Offside Front crack in windscreen

child seat in rear seats

Fail 20 Oct 2016 32,064 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front crack in windscreen

child seat in rear seats

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cla?

Based on 441,092 MOT tests across 69,789 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
7,467
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
69,789
On UK Roads
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AB13 DUK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cla in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Cla models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 64,873 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Cla typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB13 DUK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cla, first registered on 23 October 2013.

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