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SK13 GHZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,294 mi
Last recorded136,294 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 GHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 136,294 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 130,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 120,992 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 120,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 112,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides-scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 92,184 miles

Front STONE CHIP ZONE B

Fail 22 Oct 2021 92,183 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front STONE CHIP ZONE B

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 84,143 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 71,199 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,412 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 57,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,629 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 30,202 miles

front tyres wearing low on tread, o/s/f outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2016 30,202 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing low on tread, o/s/f outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2015 17,909 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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SK13 GHZ 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 73.3%.

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 SK13 GHZ, 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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SK13 GHZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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