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BU13 ELS

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,431 mi
Last recorded112,431 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 ELS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 112,431 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 106,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 106,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 99,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 82,576 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 78,869 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,087 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 75,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 64,976 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,554 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,019 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 18,995 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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BU13 ELS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 5,461cc petrol 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 BU13 ELS, 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 BU13 ELS registered?

BU13 ELS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 March 2013.

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