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N17 PSD

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,202 mi
Last recorded83,202 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 PSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 83,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel not locking on lever (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower sound proofing insecure

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 76,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 70,557 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))

Fail 13 May 2024 70,557 miles

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

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))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,896 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 55,751 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 55,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 49,583 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,428 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 43,393 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,443 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 37,694 miles

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2017 33,375 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 33,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 27,417 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 27,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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N17 PSD 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 N17 PSD, 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 N17 PSD registered?

N17 PSD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 November 2013.

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