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DE13 BLV

2013 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,195 mi
Last recorded136,195 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl49,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 BLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 136,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 125,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 125,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 119,049 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 102,328 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 87,225 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 78,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn to edges

Fail 18 May 2021 78,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And worn to edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn to edges

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 72,909 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 72,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 62,665 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 62,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Ball joint (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Ball joint (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 55,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Ball joint (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Ball joint (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,692 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 45,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,119 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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DE13 BLV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 49,495 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 Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE13 BLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DE13 BLV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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