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RK13 DAO

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,240 mi
Last recorded145,240 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 DAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 145,240 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 134,465 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 134,465 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 cuts 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From fuel tank area, Top of diff also to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From fuel tank area, Top of diff also to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 123,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 123,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 109,453 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 109,453 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 96,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

check tyre pressure and reset run flat indicator message illuminated

Fail 9 Oct 2020 89,213 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively fairly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? needs wheel removal for proper inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively fairly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? needs wheel removal for proper inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

check tyre pressure and reset run flat indicator message illuminated

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise getting thickness measured (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread approx 2.5mm lowest point and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise getting thickness measured (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perishing/slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread approx 3mm lowest point and slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wiper slight streeking

Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2018 58,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,787 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight body damage offside front wing and drivers door. offside rear bumper scuff

Fail 18 Apr 2017 40,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. also advise screw in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight body damage offside front wing and drivers door. offside rear bumper scuff

Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,244 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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RK13 DAO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RK13 DAO, 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 RK13 DAO registered?

RK13 DAO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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