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S500 GRS

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,231 mi
Last recorded117,231 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 GRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 117,231 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 117,231 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2025 110,445 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 102,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 102,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 99,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 86,957 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outter sidewall...NOT TO CORDS.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 86,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outter sidewall...NOT TO CORDS.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 81,236 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 73,296 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 73,207 miles

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

O/S wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs are lipped, worn down to manufactures minimum limit. 36% imbalance across axle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,893 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 56,477 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 1 May 2018 56,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,833 miles

nearside door mirror broken

offside front tyre damaged side wall

Pass 9 May 2016 36,236 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 36,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level is low

front brake discs are scrored

rear brake pads worn

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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S500 GRS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S500 GRS, 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 S500 GRS registered?

S500 GRS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is S500 GRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 GRS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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