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VK63 PJJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,418 mi
Last recorded71,418 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK63 PJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 71,418 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 55,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 55,958 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 52,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 52,007 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 44,618 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 44,572 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 37,155 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 37,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 30,167 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 24,290 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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VK63 PJJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VK63 PJJ, 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 VK63 PJJ registered?

VK63 PJJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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