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X23 ABA

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,251 mi
Last recorded60,251 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 ABA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 60,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 60,236 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 58,035 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 54,239 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 39,890 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 30,604 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 26,840 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,972 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 21,956 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 20,542 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 20,529 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 18,191 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 15,642 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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X23 ABA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X23 ABA, 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 X23 ABA registered?

X23 ABA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is X23 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X23 ABA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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