2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · JO11 KKE
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 147,126 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JO11 KKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 147,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JO11 KKE 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 (JO11 KKE) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
JO11 KKE Mileage History
- 24/07/2023126,507 mi
- 26/07/2023126,507 mi
- 07/08/2024135,102 mi+8,595 mi
- 07/08/2025141,162 mi+6,060 mi
- 06/08/2026147,126 mi+5,964 mi
Average of roughly 6,792 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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