CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD62 BFJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,534 mi
Last recorded180,534 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls65,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD62 BFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 180,534 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread area of tyre worn bald and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe in offside and nearside lower arm mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 179,883 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to above defect (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe section of exhaust snapped off from system (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear steel brake pipe above subframe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipe above rear subframe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured barrel of alloy wheel cracked in two places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread area of tyre worn bald and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe in offside and nearside lower arm mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 168,862 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 168,862 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 161,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 156,956 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 150,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 141,258 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 130,718 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 104,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 31 Oct 2018 104,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,886 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 54,540 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
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD62 BFJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey 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 AD62 BFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD62 BFJ?

You can check the full history of AD62 BFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD62 BFJ registered?

AD62 BFJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 January 2013.

Is AD62 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD62 BFJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD62 BFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD62 BFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.