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LR13 UJU

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,576 mi
Last recorded178,576 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 UJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 178,576 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 168,490 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 160,392 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 160,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 151,539 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 151,526 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 144,124 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure/broken.

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 144,123 miles

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

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

Bonnet release handle insecure/broken.

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 136,506 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure/broken

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 136,506 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/19Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Bonnet release handle insecure/broken

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 133,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Worn inner edges.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,703 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 91,058 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 91,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,143 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,175 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 43,175 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

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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LR13 UJU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LR13 UJU, 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 LR13 UJU registered?

LR13 UJU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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