2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · MA04 DOB
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 153,103 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,103 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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MA04 DOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 153,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
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MA04 DOB 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 (MA04 DOB) between June 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
MA04 DOB Mileage History
- 23/06/2022106,371 mi
- 17/05/2023119,604 mi+13,233 mi
- 07/02/2024129,184 mi+9,580 mi
- 11/02/2025140,960 mi+11,776 mi
- 09/02/2026153,103 mi+12,143 mi
Average of roughly 12,863 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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