2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · K1 ALF
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 51,435 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K1 ALF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 51,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K1 ALF 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 (K1 ALF) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
K1 ALF Mileage History
- 31/05/202338,240 mi
- 29/05/202441,763 mi+3,523 mi
- 15/05/202548,136 mi+6,373 mi
- 03/06/202548,158 mi+22 mi
- 16/07/202651,435 mi+3,277 mi
Average of roughly 4,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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