2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · DY13 DUV
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 105,286 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY13 DUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 105,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DY13 DUV 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 (DY13 DUV) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DY13 DUV Mileage History
- 29/09/202394,655 mi
- 04/10/202394,797 mi+142 mi
- 07/10/2024103,337 mi+8,540 mi
- 12/10/2024103,348 mi+11 mi
- 06/10/2025105,286 mi+1,938 mi
Average of roughly 5,260 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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