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KS13 UKX

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,044 mi
Last recorded129,044 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS13 UKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 129,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 124,203 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 123,887 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

engine covers fitted

front brake pads low and discs wearing low

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2023 119,565 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 110,578 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 110,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 104,234 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 104,222 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,433 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,549 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 84,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,782 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 74,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall, 255/35 19, Pirelli P Zeros (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn throught to the cords & cut, tyre not holding air (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside sidewall, 285/30 19, Pirelli P Zeros (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UKX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

KS13 UKX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 July 2013.

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