Mercedes Benz Cl (2013)
2013 Mercedes Benz Cl
CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2013 Mercedes Benz Cl. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL passes its MOT first time at 85.5%, which is solidly above the UK average of 80%, but there's a serious caveat: nearly 40% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making this a genuine buyer concern that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. The petrol engines are dependable enough, passing at 86.2%, though the high proportion affected by safety-critical failures suggests potential issues with suspension, braking, or lighting systems over time.
These cars are running relatively low mileage for their age (median 47,890 miles), yet they're still accumulating an average of 9.9 advisories per test—suggesting wear and degradation that isn't catastrophic enough to fail them, but is persistent. Budget for regular attention to emerging problems and get a specialist diagnostic review before purchase, particularly focusing on any history of dangerous defects on the specific vehicle you're considering.
What to check before buying a 2013 Mercedes Benz Cl
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 39.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 121 | 86.2% | 1.6 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Mercedes Benz Cl vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Mercedes Benz Cl vehicles fall between 39,393 and 62,843 miles.
2013 Mercedes Benz Cl — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 94 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Mercedes Benz Cl
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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54.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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52.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.2%
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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20.4%
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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20.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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