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GU13 TWE

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,940 mi
Last recorded131,940 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 TWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 131,940 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,610 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,337 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 107,195 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 95,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES OFF/SIDE AND NEAR/SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 95,738 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES OFF/SIDE AND NEAR/SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE EXCESSIVELY ( NO CORDS ) RECOMMENDED TO BE REPLACED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 85,584 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,757 miles

Metered exhaust smoke undetectable.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner shoulders. 275/35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 62,483 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder. 255/35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Metered exhaust smoke undetectable.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner shoulders. 275/35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 40,244 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 17,132 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 15,338 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 12,020 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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GU13 TWE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc 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 GU13 TWE, 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 GU13 TWE registered?

GU13 TWE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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