2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · SL13 FZM
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2013. Recorded mileage 130,126 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL13 FZM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 130,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SL13 FZM Mileage History
- 10/05/201644,884 mi
- 24/05/201757,859 mi+12,975 mi
- 24/05/201757,859 mi
- 01/11/201760,302 mi+2,443 mi
- 13/10/201874,953 mi+14,651 mi
- 21/10/201982,695 mi+7,742 mi
- 28/10/201982,695 mi
- 28/08/202085,984 mi+3,289 mi
- 04/08/202196,696 mi+10,712 mi
- 05/08/202196,696 mi
- 04/08/2022103,577 mi+6,881 mi
- 24/08/2023109,399 mi+5,822 mi
- 28/02/2024115,895 mi+6,496 mi
- 26/02/2025121,933 mi+6,038 mi
- 28/02/2025121,967 mi+34 mi
- 28/02/2025121,967 mi
- 24/02/2026130,126 mi+8,159 mi
Average of roughly 8,704 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
SL13 FZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mercedes-Benz Cls (SL13 FZM) between May 2016 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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