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MV13 CXN

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,482 mi
Last recorded109,482 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV13 CXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 109,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes in inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 109,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 104,477 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 97,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 93,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not attached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 85,148 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,311 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 74,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 50,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,625 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 45,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight damadge to tyre outer wall

Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,322 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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 CXN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CXN, 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 CXN registered?

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

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