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SY13 NCC

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,035 mi
Last recorded155,035 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 NCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 155,035 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 155,053 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2025 144,685 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 144,685 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 121,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise specification check (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 121,811 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise specification check (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,657 miles

rear brake pads half worn

rear tyres keep check

Fail 23 Oct 2023 101,648 miles

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

rear brake pads half worn

rear tyres keep check

Pass 21 Oct 2022 92,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 80,403 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 80,403 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 66,615 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wont rev for emissions

Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,136 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions to low to get a reading

Pass 29 Sep 2018 40,422 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 24,662 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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SY13 NCC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY13 NCC, 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 SY13 NCC registered?

SY13 NCC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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