2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 5.5L Petrol · BB63 BUS
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (5.5L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 48,689 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BB63 BUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 48,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BB63 BUS MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls (BB63 BUS) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BB63 BUS Mileage History
- 16/08/202236,404 mi
- 22/07/202363,852 km
- 23/08/202471,989 km+8,137 km
- 03/09/202546,292 mi
- 20/03/202648,689 mi+2,397 mi
Average of roughly 3,421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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