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T4 KRL

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,163 mi
Last recorded70,163 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 KRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 70,163 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 70,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2025 101,155 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated on both sides of the vehicle

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

the vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 18 Jul 2024 98,326 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2024 65,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 95,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 91,336 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 49,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,258 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 45,566 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 81,047 miles

Nearside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2020 81,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 39,138 miles

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

Offside wiper blade poor

Pass 15 Mar 2019 35,890 miles

Nearside Rear Spring missing from caliper

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,870 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 78,863 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill outer sill inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill outer sill inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs and pads wearing

Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,560 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 67,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,905 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 63,900 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2014 57,914 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 57,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,733 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 51,733 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 46,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 41,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,185 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,367 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 28,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 774 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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T4 KRL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T4 KRL, 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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T4 KRL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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