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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · V88 URK

V88 URK

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 167,839 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
Year / Origin
2013 · Worcester
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
167,839 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Mar 2027
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
2143cc
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V88 URK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
  • 167,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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V88 URK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 05:19
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls (V88 URK) between November 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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V88 URK Mileage History

  1. 17/11/2022144,595 mi
  2. 24/11/2023153,666 mi+9,071 mi
  3. 28/02/2025161,165 mi+7,499 mi
  4. 12/03/2026167,807 mi+6,642 mi
  5. 19/03/2026167,839 mi+32 mi

Average of roughly 6,971 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
No Open Safety Recalls

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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218)

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2013 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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