2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · JA57 SUE
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 116,872 km. MOT expired on 11 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 116,872 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JA57 SUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 116,872 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JA57 SUE 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 (JA57 SUE) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JA57 SUE Odometer History
- 19/04/202260,495 mi
- 17/04/202362,874 mi+2,379 mi
- 29/04/2024111,950 km
- 01/05/2024111,960 km+10 km
- 12/05/2025116,872 km+4,912 km
Average of roughly 18,402 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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