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BG08 LAD

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,193 mi
Last recorded57,193 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 57,193 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 52,855 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,100 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 45,649 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 45,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 41,708 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 41,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,409 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 35,130 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 35,130 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 27,635 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 19,866 miles

Both front tyres wearing bald on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2016 12,990 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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BG08 LAD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG08 LAD, 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 BG08 LAD registered?

BG08 LAD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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