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OU13 HXE

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,503 mi
Last recorded93,503 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 HXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 93,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 89,281 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2024 80,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,835 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 65,523 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin +- 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin +-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 58,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 52,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,292 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 45,292 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 36,126 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 27,577 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,336 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Mar 2016 20,335 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

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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OU13 HXE 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 OU13 HXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU13 HXE registered?

OU13 HXE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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The MOT history for OU13 HXE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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