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LJ63 VMC

2013 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,611 mi
Last recorded63,611 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl49,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 63,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 63,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 52,884 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 52,881 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 51,659 miles

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 15 Jun 2023 50,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 50,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels had one missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative checked and adjusted all four tyres for pressure and couldn't reset monitoring system (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 47,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 13 Jan 2022 47,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,155 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2019 44,110 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 43,888 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,011 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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LJ63 VMC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 49,495 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 Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ63 VMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ63 VMC registered?

LJ63 VMC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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