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G17 CAL

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,525 mi
Last recorded79,525 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 CAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 79,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 79,525 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Locking device inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 71,183 miles

Handbrake pedal sticking, operates with assistance

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 71,053 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 62,656 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Sensor is on the inner pad. Replace before light comes on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 6 Feb 2024 62,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Sensor is on the inner pad. Replace before light comes on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 53,500 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 46,126 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 39,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Jan 2020 34,231 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 17 Jan 2020 34,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 29,362 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 29,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 29,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 29,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 28,608 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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G17 CAL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 G17 CAL, 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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G17 CAL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 November 2013.

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