2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · MD13 FAM
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 113,535 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD13 FAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 113,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD13 FAM 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 (MD13 FAM) between April 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MD13 FAM Mileage History
- 25/04/2025113,478 mi
- 30/06/2025113,488 mi+10 mi
- 29/08/2025113,499 mi+11 mi
- 19/09/2025113,529 mi+30 mi
- 26/09/2025113,535 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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