2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · ME53 JDC
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 106,439 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME53 JDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 106,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME53 JDC 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 (ME53 JDC) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
ME53 JDC Mileage History
- 09/07/202490,308 mi
- 08/07/202597,127 mi+6,819 mi
- 08/07/202597,127 mi
- 06/07/2026106,438 mi+9,311 mi
- 07/07/2026106,439 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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