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M70 CHT

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,992 mi
Last recorded62,992 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 CHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 62,992 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 62,992 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 59,282 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 59,282 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 55,298 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 55,298 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 52,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 48,341 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 7 May 2021 43,977 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play bot front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 41,807 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 May 2020 41,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2554018 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 36,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking on outer edge 255/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 33,318 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 33,318 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 28,577 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 28,577 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 22,771 miles

screw in tyre o/s/f

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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M70 CHT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M70 CHT, 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 M70 CHT registered?

M70 CHT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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