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C3 SPW

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,231 mi
Last recorded124,231 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 SPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 124,231 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,036 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 114,011 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 102,517 miles

Parking Brake Reading Low Efficiency

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 94,894 miles

Parking Brake Efficiency Reading Low (Less on N/S)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,049 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,638 miles

Nearside Parking Brake Reading Low

Fail 12 Mar 2020 87,634 miles

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

Nearside Parking Brake Reading Low

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,802 miles

Nearside Rear park brake effort low

Fail 6 Nov 2018 66,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear park brake effort low

Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,233 miles

Windscreen chipped zone A lower

Nearside rear rim buckled

Pass 25 Nov 2016 44,234 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside front tyre low on edges

Rear outer brake pad getting low

Fail 23 Nov 2016 44,186 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside front tyre low on edges

Rear outer brake pad getting low

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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C3 SPW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 C3 SPW, 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

How do I check the history of C3 SPW?

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What year was C3 SPW registered?

C3 SPW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is C3 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 SPW 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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