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BA55 SHL

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,603 mi
Last recorded95,603 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 SHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,603 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 93,126 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 88,126 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 88,124 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 82,961 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 82,961 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 75,966 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,979 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 62,712 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,872 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 46,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be getting low. (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 34,382 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut on the outer side wall also has cuts in tread but not exposing cords

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre has cuts but not exposing cords

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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BA55 SHL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc 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 BA55 SHL, 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 BA55 SHL registered?

BA55 SHL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 December 2013.

Is BA55 SHL safe to buy?

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