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L22 FLV

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,761 mi
Last recorded111,761 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 FLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 111,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 101,894 miles

under trays fitted - not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 4 May 2023 88,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays & covers fitted - not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 21 May 2022 79,933 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slow to retract but does return (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 May 2022 79,829 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slow to retract but does return (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,358 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 70,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 63,597 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,583 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 4 Dec 2018 53,583 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,128 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,017 miles

Cracks in both rear tyre treads

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

wipers smeary in operation

Fail 30 Aug 2016 29,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Cracks in both rear tyre treads

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

wipers smeary in operation

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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L22 FLV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L22 FLV, 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 L22 FLV registered?

L22 FLV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is L22 FLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 FLV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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