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B12 XTE

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,912 mi
Last recorded55,912 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 XTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 55,912 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 55,812 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 53,711 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 53,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 52,292 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 49,368 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,715 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 45,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 42,494 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 42,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 41,092 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 33,800 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 27,953 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 27,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,021 miles

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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B12 XTE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in White 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 B12 XTE, 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 B12 XTE registered?

B12 XTE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is B12 XTE safe to buy?

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