2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · SM15 VNW
2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 25,411 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM15 VNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 25,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM15 VNW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Mercedes-Benz Cls (SM15 VNW) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM15 VNW Mileage History
- 06/06/202222,513 mi
- 07/06/202222,513 mi
- 05/06/202323,524 mi+1,011 mi
- 12/06/202424,388 mi+864 mi
- 24/06/202525,411 mi+1,023 mi
Average of roughly 950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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