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V23 DRE

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,844 mi
Last recorded154,844 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 DRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 154,844 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 150,909 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 149,792 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 133,907 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,537 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 108,708 miles

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

some bulbs (LED) not working in high level brake light

Pass 25 Jul 2019 93,118 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,259 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,130 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 50,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,578 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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V23 DRE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V23 DRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V23 DRE registered?

V23 DRE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is V23 DRE safe to buy?

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