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EX13 YRV

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,859 mi
Last recorded122,859 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 YRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 122,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,839 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30ZR20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 113,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30ZR20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 102,499 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 102,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 91,747 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,526 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 81,526 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 72,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 62,005 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 57,433 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 57,200 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 85,674 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 85,673 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,806 miles

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

Near side front tyre worn edges.

No smoke detected.

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

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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EX13 YRV 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 68.8%.

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 EX13 YRV, 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 EX13 YRV registered?

EX13 YRV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is EX13 YRV safe to buy?

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