CarVerify

Free Car Check

H3 FNL

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,500 mi
Last recorded97,500 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 FNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 97,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing VERY CLOSE on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 84,642 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 84,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front door window broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 min (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 80,201 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 71,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 71,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 66,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,047 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,934 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 56,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 48,331 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,882 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
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H3 FNL 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H3 FNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H3 FNL?

You can check the full history of H3 FNL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H3 FNL registered?

H3 FNL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is H3 FNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 FNL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H3 FNL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H3 FNL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.