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ML13 HJF

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,030 mi
Last recorded148,030 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 HJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 148,030 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 129,835 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 116,141 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Fail 9 Feb 2024 116,141 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,948 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 91,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 63,291 miles

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

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

wear evident nearside and offside front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2018 50,982 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 50,982 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 42,129 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 42,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,085 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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ML13 HJF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc 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 ML13 HJF, 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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ML13 HJF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 June 2013.

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