2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · V6 ODK
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 148,616 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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V6 ODK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 148,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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V6 ODK 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 (V6 ODK) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
V6 ODK Mileage History
- 06/04/2023120,718 mi
- 11/04/2024136,589 mi+15,871 mi
- 11/04/2024136,591 mi+2 mi
- 12/04/2025148,601 mi+12,010 mi
- 17/04/2025148,616 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 13,730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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