2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · SJ03 JAB
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 119,268 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ03 JAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2025
- 119,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SJ03 JAB 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 (SJ03 JAB) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ03 JAB Mileage History
- 12/04/202283,462 mi
- 12/04/202283,462 mi
- 25/05/2023105,153 mi+21,691 mi
- 24/06/2024110,719 mi+5,566 mi
- 14/06/2025119,268 mi+8,549 mi
Average of roughly 11,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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