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B1 GDU

2013 Mercedes-benz Cla

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,926 mi
Last recorded117,926 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cla64,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 GDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCla
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 117,926 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 114,500 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 109,179 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2024 109,095 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2023 103,566 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 102,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 May 2022 93,699 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 93,699 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,094 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 54,166 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 44,690 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,931 miles

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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B1 GDU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cla in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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What year was B1 GDU registered?

B1 GDU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cla, first registered on 22 August 2013.

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