2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · MR03 GAR
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 153,453 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR03 GAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 153,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MR03 GAR 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 (MR03 GAR) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MR03 GAR Mileage History
- 10/04/2023132,937 mi
- 27/02/2025146,237 mi+13,300 mi
- 07/03/2025146,237 mi
- 09/02/2026153,453 mi+7,216 mi
- 17/02/2026153,453 mi
Average of roughly 7,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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