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MV13 CVZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,098 mi
Last recorded108,098 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV13 CVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 108,098 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track arm bushes at sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measures 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 93,175 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measures 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measures 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 75,467 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 66,056 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,973 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 57,972 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,872 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,592 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 46,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 45,139 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 45,139 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,573 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 37,573 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,258 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,714 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 CVZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CVZ, 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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MV13 CVZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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