2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · G17 CAL
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 79,525 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G17 CAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 79,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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G17 CAL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls (G17 CAL) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G17 CAL Mileage History
- 09/02/202462,656 mi
- 04/02/202571,053 mi+8,397 mi
- 10/02/202571,183 mi+130 mi
- 09/02/202679,525 mi+8,342 mi
- 09/02/202679,525 mi
Average of roughly 8,428 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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