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HIG 18

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,876 mi
Last recorded45,876 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 18
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 45,876 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 26,675 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 24,976 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 23,082 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 23,082 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 20,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Nov 2021 18,836 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 16,987 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 16,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 15,368 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 12,678 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 10,653 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 8,531 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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HIG 18 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HIG 18, 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 HIG 18 registered?

HIG 18 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 November 2013.

Is HIG 18 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 18 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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