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L17 NLL

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,596 mi
Last recorded88,596 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 NLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 88,596 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 88,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2025 83,497 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 70,613 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 70,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,438 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,339 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 51,255 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion @ osr/nsr/nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 50,811 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake pipe to flexi, corroded on bend under inner wing area. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn inner shoulder down to cords, and cuts inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 42,746 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 39,836 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,348 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 27,036 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 20,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L17 NLL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 L17 NLL, 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

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What year was L17 NLL registered?

L17 NLL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is L17 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 NLL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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