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OBZ 797

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,183 mi
Last recorded70,183 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBZ 797
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 70,183 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 104,719 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 104,717 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 57,994 miles

Both front anti roll bar lower dust covers slightly perished.

Both front wipers slightly smearing.

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

Pass 5 May 2023 49,978 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 49,973 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 42,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom boot cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall badly damaged , no cords showing but feels to close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall x1, cut on outer shoulder x2, no cord showing. 255/35/R19 Conti (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 42,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot off, clamp missing, no longer prevent the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom boot cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall badly damaged , no cords showing but feels to close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall x1, cut on outer shoulder x2, no cord showing. 255/35/R19 Conti (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 34,277 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 32,750 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 29,480 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 25,492 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,677 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2016 15,322 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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OBZ 797 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OBZ 797, 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 OBZ 797 registered?

OBZ 797 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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