2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS · 11,528 MOT tests
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliability
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLSs fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 15 CLS years (11,528 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLSs: 24%)
- 23.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLSs: 24%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 87,736
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,528
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (144% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 79% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Fail rate by area
- Tyres9.8%
- Suspension7.7%
- Brakes6.9%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
- Wheels1.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.28%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.73%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.68%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.76%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.35%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.91%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.22%) · Wheel bearing slight play (3.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.04%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliable?
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLSs fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 15 CLS years (11,528 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.28% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.73% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS shows 87,736 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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