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VX63 DFA

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,103 mi
Last recorded138,103 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX63 DFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 138,103 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 132,657 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 132,619 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine whole underside covered, dripping through undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner, close to canvas/cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake release handle slightly broken/loose

Wipers smeary

Pass 17 Apr 2024 117,828 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 117,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn a ridge into inner edge advise have rear alignment checked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn a ridge into inner edge advise have rear alignment checked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 101,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 77,876 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 77,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,378 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 64,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 57,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,156 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,246 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 38,037 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,864 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

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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VX63 DFA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc 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 VX63 DFA, 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 VX63 DFA registered?

VX63 DFA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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