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YJ13 RDX

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,428 mi
Last recorded121,428 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 RDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 121,428 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Where arm mounts on - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 117,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 114,368 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 114,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 107,706 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 103,379 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 82,402 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 72,344 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,900 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,634 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 41,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,844 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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YJ13 RDX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 YJ13 RDX, 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 YJ13 RDX registered?

YJ13 RDX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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