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DG13 BFY

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,973 mi
Last recorded194,973 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 BFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 194,973 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 190,215 miles

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

Front chip windscreen passengers side

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 190,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front chip windscreen passengers side

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 176,832 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 176,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 165,805 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when handbrake is released (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 165,805 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when handbrake is released (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 157,901 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 133,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 111,225 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,241 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,749 miles

nearside under cover damaged & insecure

windscreen cracked on nearside but not in drivers view

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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DG13 BFY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG13 BFY, 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 DG13 BFY registered?

DG13 BFY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is DG13 BFY safe to buy?

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