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PCT 983

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,048 mi
Last recorded84,048 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCT 983
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 84,048 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))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 77,029 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 61,992 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 55,276 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 46,202 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 46,201 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 42,009 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,135 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 36,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,637 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2017 24,579 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 18,905 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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PCT 983 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 PCT 983, 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 PCT 983 registered?

PCT 983 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 March 2013.

Is PCT 983 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCT 983 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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