2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 5.5L Petrol · CS63 BCS

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 January 2026 at 92,120 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 10 January 2025 at 85,274 miles confirms the vehicle has cleared consecutive annual examinations without outstanding advisories or faults. Annual mileage averages 7,086 across the 13-year life, a typical figure for this model age. The records show steady accumulation: 70,355 miles in January 2023, 78,917 in January 2024, 85,274 in January 2025, and 92,120 by January 2026. A duplicate entry on 10 January 2025 shows a failed test at 85,272 miles with no defects logged, immediately followed by a pass at 85,274 miles the same day, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with no advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or emissions across the five-year span. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and consumable wear despite the clean sheet. Standing periods implied by low yearly use can accelerate rubber perishing in suspension components and promote underbody corrosion unseen in a pass test. Verify brake caliper operation and exhaust condition in person, as the MOT record offers no longitudinal warning of binding or leakage. The absence of recurring defects suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though the 2025 duplicate failure hints at lax paperwork discipline rather than neglect. Given the car is now three years past the duplicate glitch with no fresh faults, the mechanical outlook remains sound pending a physical check of tyres and wiper blades.