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BU13 XTC

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,954 mi
Last recorded86,954 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 XTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 86,954 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 82,320 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,669 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 77,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 72,045 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 70,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,022 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 65,611 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 23 Jan 2019 42,217 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2018 37,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 37,163 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 31,716 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2016 26,256 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 XTC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU13 XTC registered?

BU13 XTC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BU13 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 XTC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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