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SC04 TCO

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,670 mi
Last recorded134,670 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 TCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 134,670 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 134,642 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front been welded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake release handle loose but still working

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2025 127,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 118,471 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 118,471 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 106,806 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake off control poor but working

Pass 6 Jul 2022 96,336 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,383 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 75,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,834 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,417 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SC04 TCO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SC04 TCO, 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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SC04 TCO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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