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RN05 GER

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,124 mi
Last recorded85,124 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 GER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 85,124 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 84,772 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 83,271 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 81,318 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,929 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded / scored

n/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes worn / play

n/s/r lower suspension arm - bushes perished / split and play detected

o/s/f lower suspension arm - bushes worn / play

o/s/r lower suspension arm - bushes perished / split and play detected

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,169 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 60,702 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,135 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 55,686 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 52,629 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 52,628 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,862 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 25,295 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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RN05 GER is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RN05 GER, 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 RN05 GER registered?

RN05 GER is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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The MOT history for RN05 GER shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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