2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · Y20 HEW
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 127,812 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y20 HEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 127,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y20 HEW 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 (Y20 HEW) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y20 HEW Mileage History
- 21/01/2023114,041 mi
- 13/01/2024120,005 mi+5,964 mi
- 17/01/2025123,916 mi+3,911 mi
- 18/02/2026127,793 mi+3,877 mi
- 25/02/2026127,812 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 4,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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