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DY13 UGE

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,804 mi
Last recorded137,804 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 UGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 137,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 137,804 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 123,705 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 123,705 miles

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 106,910 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handle broken off (1.1.6 (d))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2024 106,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handle broken off (1.1.6 (d))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2024 106,803 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever handle is broken off. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 93,496 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 82,248 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,976 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,187 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 65,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,174 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 53,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,769 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,626 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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DY13 UGE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY13 UGE, 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 DY13 UGE registered?

DY13 UGE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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