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SK13 MKZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,005 mi
Last recorded60,005 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 60,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 51,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 51,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 41,454 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 30,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm pin bush showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm pin bush showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,977 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,751 miles

Nearside Front sidewall damage 255/35/19

both front brake discs corroded

both front inner brake pads low

Fail 20 Jul 2020 27,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sidewall damage 255/35/19

both front brake discs corroded

both front inner brake pads low

Pass 21 May 2019 23,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin amost on wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection

Pass 3 May 2018 20,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 May 2018 20,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 17,634 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked & perished, borderline, advise replacement

Fail 11 May 2017 17,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres badly cracked & perished, borderline, advise replacement

Pass 25 Mar 2016 13,130 miles

front tyres cracking

o/s/f tyre has cuts on outer wall

rear tyres cracking

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 MKZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MKZ, 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 SK13 MKZ registered?

SK13 MKZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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