2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · K2 HGC
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2015. Recorded mileage 69,710 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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K2 HGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 69,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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K2 HGC 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls (K2 HGC) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 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 (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
K2 HGC Mileage History
- 24/05/202355,531 mi
- 09/05/202459,020 mi+3,489 mi
- 13/05/202564,041 mi+5,021 mi
- 08/05/202669,710 mi+5,669 mi
- 11/05/202669,710 mi
Average of roughly 4,781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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