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SD13 TTJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,631 mi
Last recorded110,631 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 TTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 110,631 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 110,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 92,602 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 80,746 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 80,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 76,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,368 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 66,513 miles

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 66,493 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm. Both shoulders are worn. Outer sidewall is damaged. No cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Over the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm. Both shoulder are devoid of tread. No cords exposed at this time. 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 62,299 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 14 Jan 2020 62,299 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 May 2018 50,213 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs heavily grooved

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 May 2017 45,130 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 45,130 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 37,629 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 TTJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SD13 TTJ, 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 TTJ registered?

SD13 TTJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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