2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · SK04 HEN
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 98,321 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK04 HEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 98,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
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SK04 HEN 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 (SK04 HEN) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 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 (23 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SK04 HEN Mileage History
- 08/04/202483,784 mi
- 04/04/202591,536 mi+7,752 mi
- 01/04/202697,990 mi+6,454 mi
- 21/04/202698,321 mi+331 mi
- 23/04/202698,321 mi
Average of roughly 7,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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