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S22 STV

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,532 mi
Last recorded68,532 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 STV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 68,532 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe under wheel arch.

Fail 1 Jun 2026 68,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe under wheel arch.

Pass 15 Jul 2025 63,228 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 63,228 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 56,694 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 49,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 42,969 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,902 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 32,326 miles

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

diesel on under tray /lower cover

Fail 14 Jul 2020 32,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 29,444 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 May 2018 24,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Chipped (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 24,486 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Chipped (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 19,709 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 19,709 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2016 14,412 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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S22 STV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S22 STV, 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 S22 STV registered?

S22 STV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is S22 STV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S22 STV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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