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SD13 TJY

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,289 mi
Last recorded114,289 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 TJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 114,289 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 107,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 107,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation/moisture inside headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 77,703 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 68,920 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 68,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible not positioned correctly on lower cup (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,416 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,914 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,384 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,640 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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SD13 TJY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc 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 SD13 TJY, 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 SD13 TJY registered?

SD13 TJY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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