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G1 RBB

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,657 mi
Last recorded39,657 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 RBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 39,657 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 To brake flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 38,797 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 38,176 miles

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

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 37,135 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 36,959 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 36,959 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pad low warning on

Pass 16 Jul 2021 36,955 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 34,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 34,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,218 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,734 miles

advise child seats fitted , not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

advise near side rear tyre , balding/wearing unevenly inner edge

advise off side front tyre outer side wall damaged , but still legal

Fail 25 Jul 2017 28,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

advise child seats fitted , not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

advise engine warning light on

advise near side rear tyre , balding/wearing unevenly inner edge

advise off side front tyre outer side wall damaged , but still legal

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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G1 RBB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G1 RBB, 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 G1 RBB registered?

G1 RBB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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