2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · M23 FAB
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 123,546 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M23 FAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 123,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M23 FAB 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 (M23 FAB) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
M23 FAB Mileage History
- 10/05/2024101,384 mi
- 02/05/2025111,533 mi+10,149 mi
- 16/12/2025119,695 mi+8,162 mi
- 16/12/2025119,695 mi
- 27/04/2026123,546 mi+3,851 mi
Average of roughly 11,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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