2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · RA56 AUL
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 119,437 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA56 AUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 119,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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RA56 AUL 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 (RA56 AUL) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RA56 AUL Mileage History
- 08/12/202298,964 mi
- 15/12/202298,978 mi+14 mi
- 13/12/2023103,967 mi+4,989 mi
- 05/12/2024108,269 mi+4,302 mi
- 18/12/2025119,437 mi+11,168 mi
Average of roughly 6,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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