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DK13 NTV

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,475 mi
Last recorded119,475 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 NTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 119,475 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 119,087 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 112,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 112,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated releasing on its own, not holding (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 98,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 98,020 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 94,858 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 83,984 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 75,587 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 108,680 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Off side and near side front tyres wearing from inner edge

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,426 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 54,426 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,538 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 26,733 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2016 15,075 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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DK13 NTV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DK13 NTV, 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 DK13 NTV registered?

DK13 NTV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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