2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · PC53 CLS
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 99,409 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PC53 CLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 99,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PC53 CLS 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 (PC53 CLS) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PC53 CLS Mileage History
- 02/11/202286,827 mi
- 06/11/202391,614 mi+4,787 mi
- 30/10/202495,833 mi+4,219 mi
- 10/11/202599,409 mi+3,576 mi
- 11/11/202599,409 mi
Average of roughly 4,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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