2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · KN13 VUX
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 168,367 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-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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KN13 VUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 168,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KN13 VUX 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 (KN13 VUX) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
KN13 VUX Mileage History
- 20/05/2023146,146 mi
- 17/06/2024150,153 mi+4,007 mi
- 02/07/2024150,169 mi+16 mi
- 02/07/2025160,140 mi+9,971 mi
- 30/07/2026168,367 mi+8,227 mi
Average of roughly 6,957 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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