2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · HY63 GJF
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 160,917 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY63 GJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
- 160,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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HY63 GJF 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 (HY63 GJF) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HY63 GJF Mileage History
- 28/12/2022141,449 mi
- 23/12/2023148,210 mi+6,761 mi
- 19/12/2024155,432 mi+7,222 mi
- 31/12/2024155,647 mi+215 mi
- 24/12/2025160,917 mi+5,270 mi
Average of roughly 6,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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