2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · JH04 MDO
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 78,755 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JH04 MDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 78,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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JH04 MDO 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 (JH04 MDO) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
JH04 MDO Mileage History
- 14/03/202354,366 mi
- 22/02/202462,485 mi+8,119 mi
- 25/02/202571,006 mi+8,521 mi
- 26/11/202572,633 mi+1,627 mi
- 28/07/202678,755 mi+6,122 mi
Average of roughly 7,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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