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S8 ARM

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,440 mi
Last recorded62,440 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 ARM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 62,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge o/s almost showing cords need replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward has very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have deep perishing advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 61,871 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished and slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges o/s very close to cords, strongly advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 60,390 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have some age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 58,345 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 56,960 miles

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

factory fitted covers restricting view of some components

Pass 9 Jun 2020 51,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower both weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,915 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

front brake discs grooved

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,090 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 17,325 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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S8 ARM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S8 ARM, 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 S8 ARM registered?

S8 ARM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is S8 ARM safe to buy?

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