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GY13 UTE

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,016 mi
Last recorded145,016 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 UTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 145,016 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 139,556 miles

(road wheels slightly damage at edges n/s f and n/s rear)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 139,555 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

(road wheels slightly damage at edges n/s f and n/s rear)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 120,414 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 119,057 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 106,224 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 106,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/3019 91y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 295/3019 100v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 94,961 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,059 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 84,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,744 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,531 miles

Center prop shaft U.J has slight play

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 65,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Center prop shaft U.J has slight play

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 49,201 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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GY13 UTE 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 73.3%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

GY13 UTE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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