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K123 HAM

2013 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,753 mi
Last recorded88,753 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl49,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 HAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 88,753 miles

Front brake pipes loosing their protective coating

Pass 18 Oct 2024 84,557 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 84,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn delaminating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn delaminating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 82,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 4 Oct 2022 76,520 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 67,978 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 67,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,685 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,333 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 50,280 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,981 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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K123 HAM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 49,495 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 Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K123 HAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K123 HAM registered?

K123 HAM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 22 January 2013.

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The MOT history for K123 HAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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