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N8 PDV

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,034 mi
Last recorded116,034 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 PDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 116,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 112,087 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 107,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays/outersill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2023 103,209 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 85,839 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 77,453 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 77,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,540 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 54,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 44,284 miles

emissions not detected.

front and rear brake discs lipped.

rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Pass 20 May 2016 32,738 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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N8 PDV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N8 PDV, 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 N8 PDV registered?

N8 PDV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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