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R500 LAR

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,096 mi
Last recorded79,096 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 LAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 79,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 79,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,719 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 60,967 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 55,245 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 50,057 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 38,746 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 38,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 46,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 46,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 42,859 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Dec 2019 42,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 36,527 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 36,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 30,215 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 30,214 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 23,985 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 23,974 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 23,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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R500 LAR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R500 LAR, 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 R500 LAR registered?

R500 LAR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 October 2013.

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