2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · HW13 BVO
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 225,087 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW13 BVO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2024
- 225,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW13 BVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls (HW13 BVO) between May 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HW13 BVO Mileage History
- 11/05/2022180,518 mi
- 29/08/2023209,662 mi+29,144 mi
- 07/10/2024225,087 mi+15,425 mi
- 07/10/2024225,087 mi
Average of roughly 18,497 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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