2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · KS13 GKD
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2013. Recorded mileage 136,713 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS13 GKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 136,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KS13 GKD 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 (KS13 GKD) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KS13 GKD Mileage History
- 16/11/2023112,236 mi
- 16/11/2023112,238 mi+2 mi
- 12/11/2024124,936 mi+12,698 mi
- 13/11/2025136,670 mi+11,734 mi
- 18/11/2025136,713 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 12,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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