2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · FH13 OKZ
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 102,898 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- 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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FH13 OKZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2023
- 102,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FH13 OKZ MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls (FH13 OKZ) between April 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
FH13 OKZ Mileage History
- 22/04/202295,001 mi
- 27/03/2023102,898 mi+7,897 mi
Average of roughly 8,513 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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