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KN13 MDE

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,176 mi
Last recorded93,176 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN13 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 93,176 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 93,163 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2025 89,427 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 84,107 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 80,713 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,846 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 76,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,700 miles

Under tray fitted to floor

Under tray fitted under engine compartment

Pass 2 Oct 2020 70,165 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 70,156 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,583 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,507 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 62,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,146 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 36,458 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 36,129 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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KN13 MDE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN13 MDE, 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

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What year was KN13 MDE registered?

KN13 MDE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is KN13 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN13 MDE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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