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FE13 BFL

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,501 mi
Last recorded131,501 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 BFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 131,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion underbody

Fail 30 Apr 2026 131,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 24 Apr 2025 124,473 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 124,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 111,946 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 99,704 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 99,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 94,516 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 12 Jan 2022 94,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40 ZR18 99W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 23 Nov 2020 85,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 77,596 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,126 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 73,121 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 65,360 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 65,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 58,848 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 51,709 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FE13 BFL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 FE13 BFL, 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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FE13 BFL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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