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KT13 VVZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,666 mi
Last recorded94,666 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT13 VVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 94,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (split) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 94,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (split) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 89,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded above rear diff and side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded above rear diff and side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 84,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded above rear diff and side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded above rear diff and side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 77,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,499 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 70,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 65,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slight corrosion above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 57,829 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 51,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2017 36,109 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2016 26,723 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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KT13 VVZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KT13 VVZ, 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 KT13 VVZ registered?

KT13 VVZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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