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LR13 ZTV

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,023 mi
Last recorded149,023 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 149,023 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 136,502 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 136,376 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 126,179 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 109,142 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2021 93,888 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 93,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 79,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 62,055 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

Offside front wheel damaged

Offside rear wheel damaged

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 51,414 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,381 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3 mm, all tyre pressures adjusted (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,691 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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LR13 ZTV 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 76.9%.

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 ZTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR13 ZTV registered?

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

Is LR13 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR13 ZTV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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