CarVerify

Free Car Check

MKZ 170

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,200 mi
Last recorded126,200 miles
Recorded on12 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

RegistrationMKZ 170
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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 12 Jan 2026 126,200 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 116,366 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 111,413 miles

Nearside Front weld on wheel inner edge

Nearside Rear backplate corroded

Offside Rear backplate missing

Tyre slightly damaged both rears blocking on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 100,427 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front thrust arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear backplates corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 100,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front thrust arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear backplates corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 86,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 86,791 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,020 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted repaired with weld (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 62,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, offside rear & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 49,356 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,081 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Front brake pads low and brake discs have a slight lip

Offside advise wiper blade to be replaced

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

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 34,368 miles

front pads 50-60% worn

rear pads 60-70% worn

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

MKZ 170 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,143cc 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 MKZ 170, 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 MKZ 170?

You can check the full history of MKZ 170 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MKZ 170 registered?

MKZ 170 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is MKZ 170 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKZ 170 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 MKZ 170 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 MKZ 170. 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.