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C13 MLN

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,819 mi
Last recorded120,819 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 MLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 120,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres x 2 inner edges worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 120,782 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system both sides leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 115,800 miles

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

under cover fitted tester obscuring view

Pass 29 Feb 2024 110,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 101,898 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 91,390 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2021 82,907 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 72,068 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 65,017 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,871 miles

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,090 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated on dash.

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 50,090 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Wear indicator illuminated on dash. (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,821 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

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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C13 MLN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 C13 MLN, 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 C13 MLN registered?

C13 MLN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is C13 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 MLN 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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