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R99 THW

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,993 mi
Last recorded80,993 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 THW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 80,993 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 66,459 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 64,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (next to fuel tank and above rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,461 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded and borderline . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe up side of fuel tank to offside corroded and borderline . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 60,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Offside effort is much lower than nearside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded and borderline . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe up side of fuel tank to offside corroded and borderline . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jan 2022 58,427 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre tread perished

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread perished

offside rear tyre worn to 2.3mm

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,382 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3.2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3.1mm

parking brake on minimum efficiency

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2020 51,828 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,214 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,527 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.,

Pass 12 Jan 2017 35,080 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 27,805 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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R99 THW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R99 THW, 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 R99 THW registered?

R99 THW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is R99 THW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 THW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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