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X13 ELE

2009 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,180 mi
Last recorded44,180 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls77,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 44,180 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 43,866 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 43,660 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 43,349 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 43,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 42,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,485 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,477 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,350 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,770 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 38,106 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,063 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,020 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 30,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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X13 ELE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 77,400 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 X13 ELE, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X13 ELE registered?

X13 ELE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is X13 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X13 ELE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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