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KS13 GJV

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,668 mi
Last recorded95,668 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS13 GJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 95,668 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 95,667 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 92,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 92,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 85,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it meets flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 85,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it meets flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it meets flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 74,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,765 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 65,764 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 59,464 miles

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,796 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 34,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 May 2016 26,521 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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KS13 GJV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS13 GJV, 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 KS13 GJV registered?

KS13 GJV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 May 2013.

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The MOT history for KS13 GJV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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