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LV13 KCX

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,757 mi
Last recorded159,757 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 KCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 159,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

bonnet pull broken.

diesel emissions too clean to register on test.

Fail 5 Nov 2024 159,681 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

bonnet pull broken.

diesel emissions too clean to register on test.

Pass 2 Nov 2023 146,096 miles

Fibre under trays damaged & holed.

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 131,025 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 115,880 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 100,323 miles

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,167 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 88,167 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 63,148 miles

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

Front brake pads are low

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

Offside Front tyre is low on the inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2017 45,338 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,574 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,011 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 32,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine light on

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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LV13 KCX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 LV13 KCX, 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 LV13 KCX registered?

LV13 KCX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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