2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · FV13 YVF
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 105,910 miles. MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,910 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.
FV13 YVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 105,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FV13 YVF Mileage History
- 12/05/202393,240 mi
- 02/10/202393,247 mi+7 mi
- 12/11/202498,577 mi+5,330 mi
- 15/02/202598,663 mi+86 mi
- 14/02/2026105,910 mi+7,247 mi
Average of roughly 4,587 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV13 YVF 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 (FV13 YVF) between May 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 6 x fractures . (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fractured 1 x fracture . (5.2.2 (a))”; “Body component insecure Body trim below front grill . (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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