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RK13 EJO

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,494 mi
Last recorded165,494 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 EJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 165,494 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 149,009 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 135,759 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 135,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 122,347 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 114,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine

TPMS light on

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 114,815 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine

TPMS light on

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 96,369 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,556 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 42,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit closing on tread limit of 1.6mm measurement 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in windscreen is on passengers side in centre but does not effect drivers view this is a borderline pass (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 42,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure kerb damage tear down to bead (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit closing on tread limit of 1.6mm measurement 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack in windscreen is on passengers side in centre but does not effect drivers view this is a borderline pass (8.3.1d)

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 EJO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EJO, 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 RK13 EJO registered?

RK13 EJO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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