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L321 BFC

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,762 mi
Last recorded139,762 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 BFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 139,762 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 132,364 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 126,881 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 119,408 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 181,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material IN THE CASE OF ALL BRAKE PIPES - SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 105,527 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,548 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 95,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has a dent (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Jacking point pad/ block missing

Fail 16 Sep 2019 93,808 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Catch seized (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has a dent (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Jacking point pad/ block missing

Pass 17 Sep 2018 86,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has a dent (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wiper blades smearing

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

Offside Rear Jacking point pad is missing

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,359 miles

Front Both front tyres are worn on inner shoulders

Front Registration plate has a dent

Offside Rear Jacking point pad damaged/ insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2017 78,359 miles

Front Both front tyres are worn on inner shoulders

Front Registration plate has a dent

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Jacking point pad damaged/ insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2016 71,698 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

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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L321 BFC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L321 BFC, 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 L321 BFC registered?

L321 BFC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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