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FN13 XSU

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,107 mi
Last recorded116,107 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 XSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 116,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 103,879 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 98,519 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc inner faces corroding (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 93,009 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 93,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,920 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 85,811 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 75,723 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,401 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 60,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,326 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 XSU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

FN13 XSU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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