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WJ13 VFK

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,073 mi
Last recorded131,073 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ13 VFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2025 131,073 miles

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

under tray fixed time of test

Fail 29 Jun 2025 131,073 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under tray fixed time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2024 127,707 miles

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

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

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

Rear hand brake just met limit

slight damaged to n/s/front door

Pass 29 Jun 2023 122,120 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 122,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 111,763 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 98,640 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,439 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 65,772 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 61,217 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 58,484 miles

covers and trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2018 58,484 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

covers and trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,336 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 28,681 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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WJ13 VFK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ13 VFK, 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 WJ13 VFK registered?

WJ13 VFK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for WJ13 VFK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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