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R5 XVX

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,789 mi
Last recorded122,789 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 XVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 122,789 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 119,963 miles

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 3 Apr 2024 118,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 114,813 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 110,205 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,679 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 97,093 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,971 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,973 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,847 miles

o/s front strut gator starting to perish.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,426 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

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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R5 XVX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R5 XVX, 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 R5 XVX registered?

R5 XVX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is R5 XVX safe to buy?

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