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DE13 EJC

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,169 mi
Last recorded207,169 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 EJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 207,169 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 174,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs above rear sub-frame to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 174,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing badly on inner edge cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing badly on inner edge x2 cuts on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge also outer side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material runs above rear sub-frame to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2023 155,495 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 155,495 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 155,420 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 135,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 135,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 111,288 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,226 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 92,167 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,795 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 72,766 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 67,550 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,347 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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DE13 EJC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE13 EJC, 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 DE13 EJC registered?

DE13 EJC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is DE13 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 EJC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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