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L28 DEW

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,868 mi
Last recorded127,868 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 DEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 127,868 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 119,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

n/s windscreen wiper smears slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2024 116,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various sections of both front to rear metal pipes towards the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 112,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 112,892 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 110,205 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 108,456 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,483 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,730 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 71,051 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 58,950 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,348 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of mot conponents

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of mot conponents

Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,470 miles

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

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

osf tyre has cut in side wall

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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L28 DEW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L28 DEW, 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 L28 DEW registered?

L28 DEW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 February 2013.

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