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FH13 ZCA

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,724 mi
Last recorded78,724 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 ZCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 78,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 73,303 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 73,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2024 66,663 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))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 66,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 57,815 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 57,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 46,080 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,566 miles

Nearside Front Crack in inner sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 41,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 37,544 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 34,549 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,009 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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FH13 ZCA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH13 ZCA, 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 FH13 ZCA registered?

FH13 ZCA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is FH13 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH13 ZCA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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