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LY13 KNV

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,712 mi
Last recorded113,712 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 113,712 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 110,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 105,883 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 101,968 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 101,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 93,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 79,837 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 72,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 72,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 66,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,344 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 56,344 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 49,869 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 49,841 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing X 2 (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,514 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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LY13 KNV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LY13 KNV, 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 LY13 KNV registered?

LY13 KNV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 August 2013.

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