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YY13 BKE

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,832 mi
Last recorded119,832 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 BKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 119,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 6 Feb 2025 114,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear park brake effort low19%

park brake effort low offside rear

Pass 7 Feb 2024 105,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 98,679 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear park brake effort low 18%

Pass 28 Jan 2022 92,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Rear heatshield loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 79,735 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,200 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 44,508 miles

Front tyres have uneven wear on inside edges(stepping)(both sides)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,487 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,723 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 33,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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YY13 BKE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YY13 BKE, 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 YY13 BKE registered?

YY13 BKE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 August 2013.

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