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L10 BDO

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,715 mi
Last recorded102,715 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 BDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 102,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Lots of cuts and damage to outer wall but none deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and damage to outer wall but none deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 102,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake pipes above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Lots of cuts and damage to outer wall but none deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and damage to outer wall but none deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on outer rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 84,437 miles

exhaust clamp broken, not leaking

Fail 12 Feb 2024 84,178 miles

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

exhaust clamp broken, not leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,254 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 73,256 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 73,256 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 69,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Feb 2021 69,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2019 50,143 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 50,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,955 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,829 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 22,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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L10 BDO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L10 BDO, 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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L10 BDO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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