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YC13 XMA

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,899 mi
Last recorded83,899 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 XMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 83,899 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 83,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,450 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 76,450 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 66,740 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 64,808 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 64,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 61,588 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 61,459 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,162 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 54,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285 30 zr19 98 y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 49,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 49,667 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 43,604 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2018 43,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2017 33,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/30/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 33,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30/19 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/30/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 25,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 left (3.5.1g)

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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YC13 XMA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YC13 XMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC13 XMA registered?

YC13 XMA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 May 2013.

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