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FN13 XFT

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,669 mi
Last recorded68,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 XFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 68,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear scection of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 68,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear scection of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 67,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 65,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2024 106,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts / cracks down to chords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 60,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 58,062 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,939 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 46,508 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 36,421 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 36,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 23,453 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 10,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 8,439 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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FN13 XFT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XFT, 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 FN13 XFT registered?

FN13 XFT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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