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FN13 GWL

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,113 mi
Last recorded104,113 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 GWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 104,113 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 95,802 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 95,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm, front arm (bent) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 89,410 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 89,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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 7 Dec 2022 77,397 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 77,395 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 57,525 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 51,154 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 51,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 44,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2018 44,506 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,194 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,952 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 26,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FN13 GWL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN13 GWL, 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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FN13 GWL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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