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OO05 AXY

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,601 mi
Last recorded91,601 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 AXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 91,601 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted covering suspension parts restricting full inspection

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear x 2 Brake back plates corroded / worn

Fail 14 Jul 2026 91,601 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Plastic covers fitted covering suspension parts restricting full inspection

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear x 2 Brake back plates corroded / worn

Pass 6 May 2025 76,319 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Lower Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear x 2 Brake back plates Corroded/Worn

Service due light on dash

Fail 2 May 2025 76,267 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Lower Plastic covers fitted underneath the vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear x 2 Brake back plates Corroded/Worn

Service due light on dash

Pass 2 May 2024 66,504 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front all seasons fitted

Rear steel brake disc back plates corroded

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,418 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 52,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,979 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2022 51,975 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 32,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,192 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,968 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 24,967 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 22,426 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,264 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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OO05 AXY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 OO05 AXY, 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 OO05 AXY registered?

OO05 AXY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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