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GY13 AKV

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,491 mi
Last recorded102,491 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 AKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 102,491 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 102,489 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 92,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,242 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER PAD APROX 2-3 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 91,242 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low BODY DAMAGE ? (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER PAD APROX 2-3 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,547 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2022 80,547 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,382 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 73,369 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 68,224 miles

Front Under-trays fitted now allowing full inspection.

Fail 17 Jul 2020 68,224 miles

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

Front Under-trays fitted now allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 Jul 2019 62,192 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,317 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 45,012 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

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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GY13 AKV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in White 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 GY13 AKV, 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 GY13 AKV registered?

GY13 AKV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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