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PR51 ERS

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,756 mi
Last recorded187,756 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR51 ERS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 187,756 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 180,084 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 167,829 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 153,468 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing area to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2021 138,029 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 137,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,392 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 100,433 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 100,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 97,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,274 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,477 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 56,683 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 56,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (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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PR51 ERS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc 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 PR51 ERS, 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 PR51 ERS registered?

PR51 ERS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is PR51 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PR51 ERS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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