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LR63 FFK

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,550 mi
Last recorded108,550 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR63 FFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 108,550 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly Slow to Return (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished In-between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Wear on Edges, Outer Sidewall Damaged, Perished In-between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 108,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Tyre Close to Failure (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread Depth Less Than 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge Close to Major Catastrophic Failure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly Slow to Return (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished In-between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Wear on Edges, Outer Sidewall Damaged, Perished In-between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside on the Limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 108,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Tyre Close to Failure (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread Depth 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge, on the Verge of Catastrophic Failure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing In-between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges, Perished in Tread, Outer Sidewall Damaged. Tread Depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slow to Return (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside on the Limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 103,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 90% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 2.4mm, Outer Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge, Tread Depth 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Pedal Slow to Release

Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted not allowing a full inspection of components

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside Approximately 80% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 93,829 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays fitted prevention inspection of components

Fail 3 May 2024 93,795 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays fitted prevention inspection of components

Pass 11 May 2023 90,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge approx 1.8mm 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished on shoulders 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

battery weak

Pass 19 Apr 2022 85,063 miles

O/S parking brake lagging in operation compared too N/S

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

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 13 Apr 2022 85,063 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

O/S parking brake lagging in operation compared too N/S

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn almost through too ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure check and adjust message on dash

plastic cover sills, underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,474 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside , worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 12 Mar 2021 76,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative offside and nearside (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside , worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

sill trim covers and engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Mar 2020 66,149 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

sill trim covers and engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,591 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover,engine undertray,plastic cover sills and under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 31 Jan 2019 59,557 miles

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

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected in zone 'A' (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is worn smooth 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover,engine undertray,plastic cover sills and under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,277 miles

Offside Front O/S/F TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 Dec 2016 39,561 miles

Nearside Rear Slight damage to tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Repair made to alloy wheel

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 39,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Slight damage to tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Repair made to alloy wheel

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LR63 FFK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LR63 FFK, 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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LR63 FFK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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