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VA13 BRZ

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,411 mi
Last recorded156,411 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 BRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 156,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 141,863 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 126,538 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 109,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,100 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 76,268 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2019 60,449 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 55,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 50,136 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,092 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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VA13 BRZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA13 BRZ, 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 VA13 BRZ registered?

VA13 BRZ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is VA13 BRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA13 BRZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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