2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · CA51 KAR
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Feb 2015. Recorded mileage 72,199 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA51 KAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 72,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CA51 KAR 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls (CA51 KAR) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CA51 KAR Mileage History
- 14/02/202350,011 mi
- 01/02/202456,840 mi+6,829 mi
- 20/01/202564,610 mi+7,770 mi
- 14/01/202672,199 mi+7,589 mi
- 14/01/202672,199 mi
Average of roughly 7,610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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