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OO05 PEN

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,743 mi
Last recorded57,743 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO05 PEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 57,743 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 57,700 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 54,805 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 54,765 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 51,446 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 51,186 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 49,927 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 47,168 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 33,696 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,877 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 27,945 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PEN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PEN, 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 PEN registered?

OO05 PEN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is OO05 PEN safe to buy?

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