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AY63 ZHW

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,861 mi
Last recorded77,861 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 ZHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 77,861 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothside front lower should replace. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front badly corroded in place . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded badly corroded should replace . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 70,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 62,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front badly corroded in place. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear inner wall badly cracking in places. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 57,528 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside front inner face. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear inner face. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front / to brake hose badly corroded, should replace. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread worn to legal limit, marginal pass, replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread worn close to legal limit., should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,491 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front to brake hose badly corroded in places, should clean it, copper grease it or replace. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 46,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroding in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 42,600 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre is punctured.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges. Cut to tread of OSR tyre.

Fail 31 Oct 2019 42,600 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre is punctured.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges. Cut to tread of OSR tyre.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 37,808 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 29,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.76mm and has cuts to the cords in the tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 21,268 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 21,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 ZHW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY63 ZHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY63 ZHW registered?

AY63 ZHW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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