2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · BT13 XCZ
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 98,138 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT13 XCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
- 98,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BT13 XCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls (BT13 XCZ) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BT13 XCZ Mileage History
- 03/04/202383,086 mi
- 22/04/202488,164 mi+5,078 mi
- 23/04/202488,166 mi+2 mi
- 07/04/202598,135 mi+9,969 mi
- 07/04/202598,138 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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