CarVerify

Free Car Check

M5 DSA

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,714 mi
Last recorded99,714 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 99,714 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 90,503 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 77,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 68,647 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,441 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 66,486 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,701 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,055 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,318 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 49,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 22,283 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
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M5 DSA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M5 DSA, 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

How do I check the history of M5 DSA?

You can check the full history of M5 DSA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M5 DSA registered?

M5 DSA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 December 2013.

Is M5 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 DSA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M5 DSA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M5 DSA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.