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OV13 CVD

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,900 mi
Last recorded139,900 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV13 CVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 139,900 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 133,694 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 131,425 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 118,510 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Pedal doesn’t return when release lever pulled. Advise repairing (1.1.6 (d))

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Fail 11 May 2023 118,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Pedal doesn’t return when release lever pulled. Advise repairing (1.1.6 (d))

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jun 2021 86,488 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2021 86,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2020 65,555 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 May 2020 65,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 46,331 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,647 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 19,051 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 15,068 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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OV13 CVD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel 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 OV13 CVD, 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 OV13 CVD registered?

OV13 CVD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is OV13 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV13 CVD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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