2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · EK13 FGD
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 118,475 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EK13 FGD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 118,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EK13 FGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls (EK13 FGD) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EK13 FGD Mileage History
- 06/03/2022111,998 mi
- 05/10/2023116,873 mi+4,875 mi
- 15/04/2025118,475 mi+1,602 mi
Average of roughly 2,082 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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