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C12 PYE

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,662 mi
Last recorded50,662 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 PYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 50,662 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 48,826 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 46,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 40,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 32,584 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 31,687 miles

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

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

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY INSECURE

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

Offside Front HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Fail 13 Sep 2021 31,687 miles

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

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

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY INSECURE

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

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

Offside Front HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 11 Sep 2020 31,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 29,165 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 29,165 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 26,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,110 miles

nearside front Tyre worn on inner edge

slice in nearside front Tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2016 23,566 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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C12 PYE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol 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 C12 PYE, 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 C12 PYE registered?

C12 PYE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 September 2013.

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