Mercedes Benz Cls250 CDI Amg Blue Cy Sport A (2013)
2013 Mercedes Benz Cls250 CDI Amg Blue Cy Sport A
CarHunch analysed 275 real MOT records for the 2013 Mercedes Benz Cls250 CDI Amg Blue Cy Sport A.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS250 CDI is in serious trouble—only 13.4% pass first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, making it one of the least reliable models you could buy. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent, but the overwhelming majority of these cars are failing their MOT on first attempt, which signals chronic issues with basic maintenance or design faults specific to this generation.
With median mileage at 77,910 miles for a twelve-year-old car, these are typical-use examples, so the failures aren't driven by extreme wear alone. The average 0.19 failures per vehicle doesn't capture the real picture—the 86.6% fail rate means most cars are coming back for retests after significant repairs, suggesting this model has systemic weak points you'll need to budget for. Before viewing one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the transmission, suspension, and emissions systems, as these are the most likely culprits in a Mercedes of this age and type.
We have limited data for the 2013 Mercedes Benz Cls250 CDI Amg Blue Cy Sport A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 275 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2013 Mercedes Benz Cls250 CDI Amg Blue Cy Sport A
Based on MOT data from 275 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (100%) | 274 | 82.3% | 0.18 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 426 Mercedes Benz Cls250 CDI Amg Blue Cy Sport A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Mercedes Benz Cls250 CDI Amg Blue Cy Sport A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Mercedes Benz Cls250 CDI Amg Blue Cy Sport A vehicles fall between 61,372 and 97,438 miles.
2013 Mercedes Benz Cls250 CDI Amg Blue Cy Sport A — Still on the Road
Almost all 2013 Mercedes Benz Cls250 CDI Amg Blue Cy Sport As are still on the road.
Strong survival — 37 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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