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AY63 JCZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,367 mi
Last recorded200,367 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 JCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 200,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on the inner edge & tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 189,230 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 189,223 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 184,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 178,668 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 178,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 171,491 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 162,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 149,144 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 127,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,236 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,358 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 42,354 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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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AY63 JCZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY63 JCZ, 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 AY63 JCZ registered?

AY63 JCZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is AY63 JCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 JCZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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