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DX13 UCY

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,609 mi
Last recorded146,609 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX13 UCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 146,609 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion around suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 146,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion around suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 140,640 miles

Nearside Rear fuel tank strap bent/ distorted

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 130,834 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank strap bent damage

Pass 21 Aug 2023 113,404 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside fuel tank strap bent damaged

Offside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

front end shows body damage/repair

Fail 21 Aug 2023 113,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose one missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside fuel tank strap bent damaged

Offside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

front end shows body damage/repair

Pass 27 Jul 2022 110,236 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 102,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 94,255 miles

Emissions too clean at 0.00

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted part of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted part of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 78,608 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 78,608 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,412 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,016 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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DX13 UCY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DX13 UCY, 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 DX13 UCY registered?

DX13 UCY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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