CarVerify

Free Car Check

KRZ 1492

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,620 mi
Last recorded105,620 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 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

RegistrationKRZ 1492
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

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 105,620 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 105,618 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes sited at n/s/f inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear brake mount backing plates corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 105,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 looks to be heavily corroded but proper inspection can not be seen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel looks to have a crack

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 105,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 looks to be heavily corroded but proper inspection can not be seen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wheel looks to have a crack

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 104,262 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))

rear heat shield loose

Fail 10 Jul 2024 104,262 miles

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

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))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,742 miles

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

rear subframe in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2023 101,707 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front both n/s o/s lower suspension arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front both n/s o/s lower suspension arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both n/s o/s suspenion arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm rear n/s tyre showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play front both n/s o/s wheel bearings showing signs of play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

KRZ 1492 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KRZ 1492, 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 KRZ 1492?

You can check the full history of KRZ 1492 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KRZ 1492 registered?

KRZ 1492 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is KRZ 1492 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRZ 1492 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KRZ 1492 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 KRZ 1492. 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.