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FD63 EBU

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,951 mi
Last recorded175,951 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD63 EBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 175,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OSF TYRE HAS COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 175,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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 (285-30X19Y) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OSF TYRE HAS COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 160,873 miles

Front BOTH FRONT DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS SHOWING VERY DIM,ADVISE REPLACE SOON.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 160,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken ADVISE BOTH SIDES TOP MOUNTS,DROP LINKS & TRACKING. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS SHOWING VERY DIM,ADVISE REPLACE SOON.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 141,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN CENTRE FRONT SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 141,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP IN CENTRE FRONT SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 118,560 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 118,560 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 108,767 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,281 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,286 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,441 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,726 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 59,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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FD63 EBU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD63 EBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD63 EBU registered?

FD63 EBU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 December 2013.

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