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MV13 CVN

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,931 mi
Last recorded193,931 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV13 CVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 193,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 168,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 168,290 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 147,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2021 127,521 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 113,095 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate, but is still legible.

Fail 5 Dec 2020 112,600 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate, but is still legible.

Pass 18 May 2019 90,954 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 90,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 69,384 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,625 miles

offside wiper blade smears slightly

windscreen scratched on the nearside

Fail 1 Jun 2017 50,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wiper blade smears slightly

windscreen scratched on the nearside

Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,271 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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MV13 CVN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MV13 CVN, 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 MV13 CVN registered?

MV13 CVN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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