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CL54 GAV

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,942 mi
Last recorded168,942 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL54 GAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 168,942 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 168,941 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 157,168 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 146,207 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 135,662 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 135,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 120,775 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 120,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 105,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,104 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,459 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front pads and discs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 31,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside front tyre close to limit

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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CL54 GAV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CL54 GAV, 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 CL54 GAV registered?

CL54 GAV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 August 2013.

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