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OU13 LSY

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,688 mi
Last recorded139,688 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 LSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 139,688 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 135,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 129,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner 2mm - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 122,747 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 122,747 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 117,645 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,036 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 113,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 108,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 99,629 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,545 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,374 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,101 miles

Both front tyres wearing bald on edges

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 73,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres wearing bald on edges

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

Offside Front 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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OU13 LSY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 OU13 LSY, 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 OU13 LSY registered?

OU13 LSY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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