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FR13 UDY

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,919 mi
Last recorded142,919 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 UDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 142,919 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 142,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 137,382 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 137,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 130,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 121,599 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 109,090 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 108,554 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 98,903 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 89,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to inner core (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,003 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,831 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 51,166 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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FR13 UDY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FR13 UDY, 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 FR13 UDY registered?

FR13 UDY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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