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GV13 CZT

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,169 mi
Last recorded81,169 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 CZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 81,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded - recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both front to rear - slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 76,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner shoulder of tyre - recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 73,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 73,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,319 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 62,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,527 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 21 Oct 2020 54,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 14 Oct 2019 48,605 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 48,605 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 41,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 34,151 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Fail 19 Oct 2017 34,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,010 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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GV13 CZT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV13 CZT, 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 GV13 CZT registered?

GV13 CZT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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The MOT history for GV13 CZT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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