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BDE 1V

2013 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,051 mi
Last recorded66,051 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl49,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDE 1V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,051 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 66,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 60,198 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 60,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 56,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shocker joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 56,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shocker joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 52,385 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 46,365 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 43,809 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 39,780 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 35,263 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 29,672 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 19 Jan 2017 29,650 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,540 miles

minor outer sidewall damage on n/s/f tyre

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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BDE 1V is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 49,495 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 Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDE 1V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BDE 1V registered?

BDE 1V is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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