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MR03 GAR

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,453 mi
Last recorded153,453 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 GAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 153,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 153,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 146,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 146,237 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2023 132,937 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both front into rear flexi hose metal brake pipes corodding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 132,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder split as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner bead flange split to cord as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and both front into rear flexi hose metal brake pipes corodding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders almost worn through to cord,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 109,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,206 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged - not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,510 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 29,128 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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MR03 GAR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MR03 GAR, 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 MR03 GAR registered?

MR03 GAR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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