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BU63 TWX

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,921 mi
Last recorded146,921 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 TWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 146,921 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 138,507 miles

Front discs have slight lip

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 129,780 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front wearing/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2022 129,780 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front wearing/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 115,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - to flexi hose (strong advise to replace soon (1.1.11 (c))

rear registration plate slightly loose

slight oil leak around gear box area - underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Aug 2021 115,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - to flexi hose (strong advise to replace soon (1.1.11 (c))

rear registration plate slightly loose

slight oil leak around gear box area - underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,053 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 106,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,021 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,641 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads 3000 to 4000 miles approx.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 68,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake pads 3000 to 4000 miles approx.

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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BU63 TWX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BU63 TWX, 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 BU63 TWX registered?

BU63 TWX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is BU63 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU63 TWX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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