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LR13 UML

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,041 mi
Last recorded94,041 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,041 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,380 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 91,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2022 82,951 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 82,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 79,844 miles

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 75,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 66,697 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 39,865 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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 50,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 37,100 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 21,334 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 21,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UML is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UML, 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 UML registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR13 UML shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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