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LL13 OLU

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,640 mi
Last recorded164,640 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL13 OLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 164,640 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 161,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

body work damage to o/s/r bumper

damage to n/s plastic skirt and jacking block missing

Fail 9 Oct 2024 161,170 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working bonnet shows open (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

body work damage to o/s/r bumper

damage to n/s plastic skirt and jacking block missing

Pass 10 Oct 2023 148,537 miles

Nearside Rear Body side skirt damaged and jacking block missing.

Offside Rear Damage to corner of rear bumper.

Fail 9 Oct 2023 148,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has a lump on the outer sidewall and also a tear in the same sidewall. 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body side skirt damaged and jacking block missing.

Offside Rear Damage to corner of rear bumper.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 132,092 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 132,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

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

OFF SIDE REAR LAMP UNIT DAMAGE BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 116,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge. 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlight lens has slight condensation in it, not affecting head lamp beam.

Offside Rear Rear light lens slightly damaged, not to excess.

Pass 1 Jul 2020 103,545 miles

Offside Rear Rear light lens damaged.

Fail 30 Jun 2020 103,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on limit. 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear light lens damaged.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,253 miles

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged but not showing white light to the rear

Fail 4 Apr 2019 85,253 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged but not showing white light to the rear

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,527 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 73,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,459 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear lamp damaged but not showing white light to rear

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 53,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear lamp damaged but not showing white light to rear

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

Pass 26 May 2016 32,814 miles

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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LL13 OLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LL13 OLU, 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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LL13 OLU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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